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 $47,001 with a poverty rate of 24.55%. The median age in Waldron is 37.2 years: 30.7 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waldron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,640 | 78.34% |
| Other race | 467 | 13.86% |
| Two or more races | 258 | 7.66% |
| 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 | 1,329 | 2.47 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Married | 549 | 2.68 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 475 | 1.02 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Female | 192 | 4.68 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Male | 113 | 3.8 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 230 | 10.3% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 9.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 8.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 1.12% |
| High School Graduate | 955 | 42.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 165 | 7.39% |
| Some College | 472 | 21.14% |
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 | 1,796 | 1,559 | 198 |
| Hispanic | 322 | 200 | 0 |
| Other Race | 208 | 86 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 195 | 159 | 10 |
| 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 white people with a rate of 11.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,769 | $0 | $36,635 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,716 | $27,438 | $13,575 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,962 | $28,866 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,005 | $27,523 | $28,656 |
| Some College | $27,054 | $20,250 | $32,208 |
$28,005
Average Earnings
$27,523
Average Male
$28,656
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.04% of Waldron residents speak only English, while 12.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,463 | 793 | 32.2% |
| Multiple | 258 | 12 | 4.65% |
24.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.25%
Male Poverty Rate
23.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waldron is White, with 32.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waldron is Multiple, with 4.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.99% |
| Some College | 10.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.73% |
| Male Employed | 16.41% |
| Female Employed | 7.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,183 | $61,550 |
| Households | $41,028 | $47,001 |
| Married Families | $65,823 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,313 | $19,660 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
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
199
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Vietnam | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 9.07% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
12.4%
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
64.42%
Born in Waldron
94.6%
Native Born
5.4%
Foreign Born
2.17%
Non Citizen
3.23%
Naturalized
94.6% of Waldron residents were born in the United States, with 64.42% having been born in Arkansas. 2.17% 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% |