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Waldo

Kansas · 32 residents (2025 est.) · 0.376 sq mi
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Waldo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,833. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17
−65%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.8
−60%since 2000
from 62.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9243852671990201020202024Waldo
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,833
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,388
+334%since 2000
from $12,766 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+84%since 2010
from 0.213 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
60.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
74.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
91.7%
+91.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.5%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2012
from 32.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 89.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Kansas?

Waldo, Kansas has about 17 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Kansas?

The typical household in Waldo, Kansas earns about $65,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Waldo, Kansas?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Waldo, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldo, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Waldo, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldo, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldo, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -68 percent over that period.

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

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