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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 $30,500. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
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: 280
Median age
57.5
−7%since 2000
from 62.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9243852671990201020202024Waldo
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,735
+23%since 2000
from $12,766 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services16.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
16.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Waldo on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1)
Asian3.3%(1)
Other2.3%(1)
Diversity Score20.7%(6)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
83.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
45.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
83.3%
+83.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Kansas?

Waldo, Kansas has about 30 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Kansas?

The typical household in Waldo, Kansas earns about $30,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Waldo, Kansas?

About 8.3% 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 7.0% 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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