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Waldron

Arkansas · 3,508 residents · 5.634 sq mi
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Waldron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,921. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,800. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,508
+16%since 1990
from 3,024 in 1990
1990 – 2025
623 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 537 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
−9%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Waldron
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,921
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,831 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,193
+44%since 1990
from $8,441 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
56.2%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
43.8% rent
2.3
−16%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,961)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian1.5%(44)
Diversity Score7%(212)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,900)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(537)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score33.4%(1,171)
33
+377%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.3%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−6%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Waldron, Arkansas?

Waldron, Arkansas has about 3,508 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waldron, Arkansas?

The typical household in Waldron, Arkansas earns about $21,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldron, Arkansas expensive?

In Waldron, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Waldron, Arkansas?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waldron, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldron, Arkansas?

About 25.9% of people in Waldron, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldron, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldron, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 484 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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