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Waldron

Arkansas · 3,618 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 $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,700. The poverty rate of 38.9% 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
3,618
+3%since 2000
from 3,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
642 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 623 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−4%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Waldron
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,921 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,177
Unchangedsince 2000
from $12,193 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade51%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,900)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(537)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.4%(1,171)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(2,845)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(561)
Asian2.6%(94)
Other5.8%(211)
Diversity Score48.8%(1,764)
Diversity Score
49
+46%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−19%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.4%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldron, Arkansas?

Waldron, Arkansas has about 3,618 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldron, Arkansas?

The typical household in Waldron, Arkansas earns about $26,250 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 $64,700, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Waldron, Arkansas?

About 9.0% 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 38.9% 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 594 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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