Ward, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 103, Ward's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ward is a small community located in Colorado, within Boulder County. The total population is 103. It ranks as the 414th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ward is 46.8 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 12.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ward is $56,875. This is 40% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.3%. This is 137% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $322,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ward has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.0%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 15.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ward, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.