Waldo is a city located in Columbia County Arkansas. Waldo has a 2024 population of 1,110. Waldo is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,144 in 2020.
The average household income in Waldo is $50,401 with a poverty rate of 21.57%. The median age in Waldo is 46.1 years: 38.9 years for males, and 57.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waldo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 824 | 71.1% |
| White | 328 | 28.3% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 476 | 2.43 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.18 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 175 | 3.53 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 79 | 3.3 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 9.62% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 11.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 5.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 1.33% |
| High School Graduate | 407 | 45.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 3.76% |
| Some College | 211 | 23.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 670 | 589 | 6 |
| White | 227 | 187 | 53 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,921 | $25,789 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,729 | $55,729 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,625 | $40,689 | $28,525 |
| Some College | $40,069 | $41,319 | $28,884 |
$35,625
Average Earnings
$40,689
Average Male
$28,525
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.67% of Waldo residents speak only English, while 1.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 824 | 140 | 16.99% |
| White | 328 | 110 | 33.54% |
21.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.87%
Male Poverty Rate
23.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waldo is White, with 33.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waldo is Black, with 16.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 47.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.79% |
| High School | 23.83% |
| Some College | 8.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,365 | $60,770 |
| Households | $43,958 | $50,401 |
| Married Families | $59,297 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,643 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 5.22% |
| Other Race | 3 | 42.86% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 42.86% |
| Black | 1 | 0.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.92%
Born in Waldo
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Waldo residents were born in the United States, with 82.92% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,069 | -8 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 1,077 | -8 | -0.74% |
| 2027 | 1,085 | -9 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 1,094 | -8 | -0.73% |
| 2025 | 1,102 | -8 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 1,110 | -9 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 1,119 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 1,126 | -16 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 1,142 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 1,144 | -124 | -9.78% |
| 2019 | 1,268 | -9 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,277 | -12 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 1,289 | -26 | -1.98% |
| 2016 | 1,315 | -16 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 1,331 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 1,336 | -20 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 1,356 | -13 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 1,369 | -15 | -1.08% |
| 2011 | 1,384 | -6 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 1,390 | 0 | 0% |