Ward, South Carolina facts for kids
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Ward, South Carolina
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Location in Saluda County, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Saluda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 153.35/sq mi (59.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29166
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-74590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1251321 |
Ward is a small town located in Saluda County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 91 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 119 people.
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History of Ward
A special place called Spann Methodist Church and Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This means it is an important historical site that is protected.
Geography of Ward
Ward is located at 33°51′28″N 81°43′56″W / 33.85778°N 81.73222°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.8 square miles (2.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Ward is found on County Road 23. It is west of U.S. Route 1. The town is also just north of the Edgefield County border.
Population Changes in Ward
The number of people living in Ward has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 161 | — | |
| 1900 | 135 | −16.1% | |
| 1910 | 183 | 35.6% | |
| 1920 | 234 | 27.9% | |
| 1930 | 233 | −0.4% | |
| 1940 | 204 | −12.4% | |
| 1950 | 122 | −40.2% | |
| 1960 | 162 | 32.8% | |
| 1970 | 150 | −7.4% | |
| 1980 | 98 | −34.7% | |
| 1990 | 132 | 34.7% | |
| 2000 | 110 | −16.7% | |
| 2010 | 91 | −17.3% | |
| 2020 | 119 | 30.8% | |
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Ward's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 110 people living in Ward. These people lived in 51 households. A household is a group of people living together. Out of these, 27 were families.
The town's population was a mix of different groups. About 68% of the people were White. About 32% of the people were Black.
Many types of households existed. About 27.5% of households had children under 18. About 39.2% were married couples. Some households had a female head with no husband. Others were made up of individuals living alone. About 33.3% of people living alone were 65 or older.
The average household had 2.16 people. The average family had 3.07 people.
Age Groups in Ward
The population was spread out across different age groups.
- About 21.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ward was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 77 males.
Education in Ward
Ward is part of the Aiken County Public School District. Students in Saluda County who live in Ward go to specific schools. These include Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School. They also attend Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High School.
See also
- In Spanish: Ward (Carolina del Sur) para niños
