Ward, South Dakota facts for kids
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Ward, South Dakota
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Location in Moody County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Moody |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 34 |
| • Density | 116.84/sq mi (45.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-68660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267624 |
Ward is a small town located in Moody County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a small number of residents. According to the 2020 census, 34 people lived there.
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Discover the History of Ward
Ward was given its name to honor James A. Ward. He was an important person who helped build railroads. He also worked as an auditor for the Dakota Territory from 1887 to 1889. An auditor is someone who checks financial records.
Ward's Location and Size
Ward is a very small town. The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers an area of about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Ward?
The number of people living in Ward has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 72 | — | |
| 1920 | 118 | 63.9% | |
| 1930 | 90 | −23.7% | |
| 1940 | 84 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 96 | 14.3% | |
| 1960 | 74 | −22.9% | |
| 1970 | 57 | −23.0% | |
| 1980 | 43 | −24.6% | |
| 1990 | 35 | −18.6% | |
| 2000 | 41 | 17.1% | |
| 2010 | 48 | 17.1% | |
| 2020 | 34 | −29.2% | |
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Ward's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Ward had 48 people living there. These people lived in 17 different homes, and 12 of these were families. The town had about 165 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Ward were White (93.8%). A small number were Native American (2.1%). About 4.2% of the residents were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many homes (41.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (58.8%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.82 people. The average family had about 3.42 people.
The average age of people in Ward was 40 years old. About 27.1% of residents were under 18. About 12.5% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (52.1%) than females (47.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Ward (Dakota del Sur) para niños
