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Waldron

Indiana · 606 residents · 1.257 sq mi
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Waldron has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,441. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 123 residents. Median home value is $165,900. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
−17%since 2023
from 729 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
482 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 580 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+8%since 2023
from 42.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
504590676762848201020202024Waldron
2024606
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,441
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,052
+8%since 2023
from $27,724 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
+24%since 2023
from 0.306 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $114,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.1
+59%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(726)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−20%since 2023
from 1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+47%since 2023
from 21.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+25.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
Female
56.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldron, Indiana?

Waldron, Indiana has about 606 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldron, Indiana?

The typical household in Waldron, Indiana earns about $80,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldron, Indiana expensive?

In Waldron, Indiana, the median home is worth about $165,900.

How educated are people in Waldron, Indiana?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waldron, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldron, Indiana?

About 7.2% of people in Waldron, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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