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Ward city, AR

ZIP 72176 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 72176

72176 has a population of 8,895 with a median age of 33.3 yrs (51.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.1%+43% vs US avg
x
Black
2.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.6%+30% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.0%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
9.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.7%+6% vs US avg
x
High school
31.4%+20% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.0%+35% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.9%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.7%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.5%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
22/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.2%+45% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+36% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.5%+128% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.5%+357% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 72176

Poverty Rate
13.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.2%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.5%+128% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.2%-35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
26.5%+357% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,895
Median age33.3
Poverty rate13.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.1%
Hispanic5.8%
Black2.1%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born20.2%