Ward City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2580 residents, 938 households, and 726 families in the city. The population density was 662.4 people per square mile (255.75/kmē), it is the 199th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 1075 housing units at an average density of 276.3 per square mile (106.68/kmē). The average household size was 2.75 persons, and the average family size was 3.13 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 29.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Ward City was 28.8 and 29.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.33% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.78% American Indian, 0.39% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.16% from two or more races and 0.16% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $32924, making its Arkansas's 99th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $34702, it is 195th wealthiest city by median family income in Arkansas. The per capita income for the city was $13581, it is the 251st highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income of city was $21101, Median income for males is $26109, compared with $15673 for females.
In 2000, 720 pupils and students, of which 351 are male and 369 are female, 27.91% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 63 nursery or pri school, 63 kindergarten, 379 elementary school, 121 high school and 94 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2580 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2594 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2624 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2718 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2759 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2844 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2994 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3224 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3462 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3651 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3908 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 36 | 27 | 63 |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 27 | 63 |
| Elementary school | 180 | 199 | 379 |
| High school | 61 | 60 | 121 |
| College or graduate school | 38 | 56 | 94 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward city, Arkansas | $32924 | $34702 | $13581 |
| Lonoke County, Arkansas | $40314 | $46173 | $17397 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |