How long is the commute from Ward, AR?
Workers who live in Ward, AR take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Ward get to work
| Means of transportation | Ward | Lonoke County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±7.2 points) | 81.0% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±5.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±5.0 points) | 7.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Ward, the average commute is not measurably different from Lonoke County (29.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ward, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lonoke County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lonoke County, Ward ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 108 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ward
| Vehicles available | Ward | Lonoke County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±3.3 points) | 4.1% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% (±9.5 points) | 28.5% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±10.6 points) | 39.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±7.6 points) | 27.7% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Ward, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lonoke County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ward
| Ward | Lonoke County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±5.0 points) | 7.9% (±1.3 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.7 points) | 94.8% (±0.9 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±3.2 points) | 89.9% (±1.4 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Ward, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lonoke County (89.9%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (86.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ward
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward | — | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Austin | 1.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Cabot | 4.8 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Beebe | 5.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| McRae | 10 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Jacksonville | 13 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Garner | 13 mi | 23.5 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Vilonia | 15 mi | 34.2 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lonoke | 16 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Austin, AR (25.6 minutes), Jacksonville, AR (20.3 minutes), Lonoke, AR (23.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lonoke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keo | 55.3 minutes (±37.0) |
| 2 | Carlisle | 38.0 minutes (±15.6) |
| 3 | Ward | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Cabot | 28.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | England | 26.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Austin | 25.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Lonoke | 23.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Humnoke | 22.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 9 | Coy | 16.1 minutes (±27.8) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ward
How long is the average commute in Ward?
Workers who live in Ward, AR take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ward without a car?
3.8% of households in Ward have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ward?
13.4% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Ward worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ward city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ward city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ward city, Arkansas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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