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Waldo

Arkansas · 1,372 residents · 2.194 sq mi
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Waldo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,417. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,800. The poverty rate of 41.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,372
−14%since 2000
from 1,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
625 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Waldo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,417
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,353 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,283
+10%since 2000
from $11,170 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$466
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+49%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(620)
Black58.7%(935)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(987)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.3%(416)
Black67.2%(922)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.1%(42)
Diversity Score59.4%(814)
Diversity Score
59
−4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
62.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Arkansas?

Waldo, Arkansas has about 1,372 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Arkansas?

The typical household in Waldo, Arkansas earns about $20,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldo, Arkansas expensive?

In Waldo, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo, Arkansas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waldo, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldo, Arkansas?

About 41.3% of people in Waldo, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldo, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldo, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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