Ward township, Arkansas
Ward township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ward township is a geographic entity located in Lonoke County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,600. The land area covers 19.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,600 | ±607 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 30.9 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,755 | ±216 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,928 | ±231 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,755 | ±216 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 173 | ±138 |
| Median Home Value | $173,500 | ±$16,565 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,066 | ±$209 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,376 | ±$4,760 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,240 | ±$5,030 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | ±9.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 691 | ±440 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,297 | ±396 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.2% | ±5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF LONOKE
GUS Population: 76,389 (2024)
ID: 160870
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
301 N CENTER ST, STE 201, LONOKE AR 72086-2889
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | JACKSONVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | JACKSONVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | BEEBE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | BEEBE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEEBE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | BEEBE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | BEEBE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | JACKSONVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-11 | CABOT, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CABOT, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arkansas State University-Beebe
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College | 4.4 mi away | 1000 Iowa Street, Beebe, AR, 72012-1000 |
5018823600
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GOFF PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 323 N. ELM ST, BEEBE, AR, 72012 |
(501) 882-3235
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Arthur's Beauty College
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College Vocational | 12.8 mi away | 2600 John Harden Drive, Jacksonville, AR, 72076 |
5019828987
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ARLENE CHERRY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 909 WEST MAIN STREET, CABOT, AR, 72023 |
(855) 572-6657
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Arkansas Welding Academy
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 1920 North Redmond Road, Jacksonville, AR, 72076 |
5019829353
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EL PASO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 1607 RIDGE ROAD, EL PASO, AR, 72045 |
(501) 796-5974
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The Salon Professional Academy
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College Vocational | 18.5 mi away | 13125 HWY 107, Sherwood, AR, 72120 |
5017532400
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ESTHER D. NIXON LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 308 WEST MAIN ST., JACKSONVILLE, AR, 72076 |
(501) 457-5038
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Searcy Beauty College
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College Vocational | 19.0 mi away | 1004 S Main St, Searcy, AR, 72143 |
5012686300
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FAULKNER-VAN BUREN REGIONAL LIBRARY, VILONIA
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 3 BISE DRIVE, VILONIA, AR, 72173 |
(501) 796-8520
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CABOT, AR US, located 4.5 miles from Ward township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.2° | 27.9° | 39.6° | 3.55" | 0.7" |
| February | 55.7° | 30.9° | 43.3° | 4.42" | 0.9" |
| March | 64.5° | 39.0° | 51.7° | 5.20" | 0.4" |
| April | 73.3° | 47.1° | 60.2° | 5.25" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.8° | 57.5° | 69.2° | 6.11" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.5° | 66.1° | 77.3° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.4° | 69.2° | 80.8° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.9° | 67.9° | 79.9° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.4° | 60.7° | 73.6° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| October | 75.8° | 47.9° | 61.8° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.5° | 37.5° | 50.5° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| December | 53.7° | 30.9° | 42.3° | 5.05" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward city | City | 1.0 mi | — |
| Austin city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Beebe city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Cabot city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| McRae city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| El Paso CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0508598363. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.