About Ward
Ward, CO is a tiny community located in northern Colorado, home to 127 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ward is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.54 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 235 residents per square mile.
📰 Ward News Today
- Silverman: Ward Churchill was wrong about many things, but not everything The Colorado Sun · Aug 15
- In Memoriam: Ward Churchill, 1947-2026 counterpunch.org · Aug 17
- Former University of Colorado ethnic studies professor Ward Churchill died this week at the age of 78 – In 2006, KGNU interviewed him KGNU · Aug 14
- Long Lake Near Ward: Boulder’s Alpine Escape aboutboulder.com · Aug 17
- Ward Churchill, controversial former CU Boulder professor, dies The Denver Post · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ward Unique
- Positioned in northern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ward
- Millsite Inn — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Peak to Peak Scenic Byway · Attraction
- Peak-to-Peak Highway · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)127
Rank in state#248 of 271
Land area0.54 sq mi
Density235/sq mi
Coordinates40.0730, -105.5148