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Waldo

Kansas · 30 residents · 0.376 sq mi
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Waldo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,857. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $25,000. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30
−38%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.0
−16%since 2000
from 62.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9243852671990201020202024Waldo
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,857
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,152
+19%since 2000
from $12,766 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.213
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction50%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
20.0%
−65.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
56.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
+26%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
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
25.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
64.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
42.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
71.4%
+71.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
Female
63.6%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.2%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Kansas?

Waldo, Kansas has about 30 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Kansas?

The typical household in Waldo, Kansas earns about $37,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldo, Kansas expensive?

In Waldo, Kansas, the median home is worth about $25,000.

How educated are people in Waldo, Kansas?

About 25.0% 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 23 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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