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Waldo

Arkansas · 1,151 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 $33,299. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 443 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,300. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,151
−28%since 2000
from 1,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
525 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+10%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Waldo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,299
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,353 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,992
+70%since 2000
from $11,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(274)
Black71.4%(822)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.9%(563)
Diversity Score
49
−21%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+115%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Arkansas?

Waldo, Arkansas has about 1,151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Arkansas?

The typical household in Waldo, Arkansas earns about $33,299 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo, Arkansas?

About 12.8% 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 35.0% 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 344 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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