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Waldenburg

Arkansas · 51 residents (2025 est.) · 0.136 sq mi
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Waldenburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,792. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−21%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
463 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
−39%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:51 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3759811031251990201020202024Waldenburg
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,792
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,146
+93%since 2000
from $11,452 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+34%since 2010
from 0.270 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food23.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,200
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
48.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.3%
+83.3 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Waldenburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(75)
Black5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54%(34)
Black4.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other41.3%(26)
Diversity Score67%(42)
Diversity Score
67
+458%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
44.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
73.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
63.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 27.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 46.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldenburg, Arkansas?

Waldenburg, Arkansas has about 63 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldenburg, Arkansas?

The typical household in Waldenburg, Arkansas earns about $34,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldenburg, Arkansas expensive?

In Waldenburg, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Waldenburg, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waldenburg, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldenburg, Arkansas?

About 14.3% of people in Waldenburg, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldenburg, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldenburg, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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