Waldron is a city located in Scott County Arkansas. Waldron has a 2024 population of 3,354. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Waldron is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,382 in 2020.
The average household income in Waldron is $45,589 with a poverty rate of 23.21%. The median age in Waldron is 39.2 years: 31.4 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waldron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,696 | 79.88% |
| Other race | 434 | 12.86% |
| Two or more races | 240 | 7.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,300 | 2.54 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Married | 639 | 2.74 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Non Family | 451 | 1.04 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Female | 124 | 5.48 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 86 | 4.64 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 251 | 11.24% |
| Associates Degree | 175 | 7.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 7.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 3.18% |
| High School Graduate | 923 | 41.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 7.74% |
| Some College | 463 | 20.73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,784 | 1,561 | 209 |
| Hispanic | 335 | 181 | 35 |
| Other Race | 237 | 83 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 175 | 128 | 5 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 14.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,172 | $63,162 | $34,020 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,750 | $30,582 | $14,468 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,363 | $25,882 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,614 | $26,733 | $23,431 |
| Some College | $22,058 | $0 | $23,542 |
$25,614
Average Earnings
$26,733
Average Male
$23,431
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.67% of Waldron residents speak only English, while 12.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,490 | 747 | 30% |
| Multiple | 240 | 18 | 7.5% |
23.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.74%
Male Poverty Rate
26.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waldron is White, with 30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waldron is Multiple, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.17% |
| Some College | 20.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.73% |
| Female Employed | 11.81% |
| Male Employed | 10.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,135 | $57,046 |
| Households | $39,750 | $45,589 |
| Married Families | $60,590 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,750 | $23,041 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
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
202
Number of Veterans
202
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 9.43% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
10.8%
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
63.56%
Born in Waldron
93.48%
Native Born
6.52%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
4.89%
Naturalized
93.48% of Waldron residents were born in the United States, with 63.56% having been born in Arkansas. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,319 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 3,326 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 3,333 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 3,340 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 3,347 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 3,354 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 3,361 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 3,352 | -9 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 3,361 | -21 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 3,382 | 24 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 3,358 | -29 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 3,387 | -25 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 3,412 | 11 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 3,401 | -77 | -2.21% |
| 2015 | 3,478 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 3,469 | -79 | -2.23% |
| 2013 | 3,548 | -35 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 3,583 | -79 | -2.16% |
| 2011 | 3,662 | -7 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 3,669 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,508 | 484 | 16.01% |
| 1990 | 3,024 | 382 | 14.46% |
| 1980 | 2,642 | -677 | -20.4% |