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Waldron, Arkansas
Waldron, city, in Scott County, Arkansas. Waldron had 3,387 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,386 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,344 (±26). GEOID 0572380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,387
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,386 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,344 ±26
Median household income
$33,839
±$17,633 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$105,300
±$31,897 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$704
±$132 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Waldron and what county is it in?
Waldron is a city in Scott County, Arkansas. It covers 5.6 square miles of land, 601 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Waldron, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,387 people lived in Waldron on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 3,386 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,344 (±26).
| Measure | Waldron | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,344 ±26 | 9,816 | −61 |
| Households | 1,389 ±160 | 3,985 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.27 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,627 ±166 | 4,862 | no clear change |
Waldron's population since 2000
From 3,508 in 2000 to 3,387 in 2025: down 3.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Waldron as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Waldron?
The median resident of Waldron is 39.2 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.0%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Waldron | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 ±3.0 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% ±3.6 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6% ±4.1 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Male | 54.8% ±4.5 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.0% ±2.6 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.3% ±3.3 pts | 83.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5% ±2.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.0% ±6.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±3.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7% ±7.5 pts | 19.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8% ±5.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.7% ±7.0 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.8% ±4.6 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0% ±6.3 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Waldron earn?
Half of Waldron's 1,389 households earn less than $33,839 a year (±$17,633), against $43,270 in Scott County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $33,801 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Waldron | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,839 ±$17,633 | $43,270 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $46,860 ±$7,594 | $54,534 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,709 ±$3,478 | $23,635 | +$4,837 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.4% ±7.7 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.8% ±16.2 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.0% ±9.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% ±5.8 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8% ±7.9 pts | 78.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Waldron?
Owners occupy 60.4% of Waldron's occupied homes and renters 39.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $105,300 by its owner (±$31,897). The median renter pays $704 a month including utilities, and 46.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Waldron | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $105,300 ±$31,897 | $115,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $704 ±$132 | $722 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.1% ±15.1 pts | 46.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $789 ±$270 | $1,020 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.4% ±8.4 pts | 78.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.6% ±8.4 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,627 ±166 | 4,862 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.9% ±9.4 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.8% ±7.8 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% ±4.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±4.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5% ±3.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.5% ±7.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Waldron building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Waldron in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Waldron work and get to work?
82.6% of Waldron's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 13.8%.
| Measure | Waldron | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.2% ±7.9 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.8% ±8.7 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.6% ±10.8 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7% ±10.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±3.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min ±5.3 | 25.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Waldron?
1 census tract lies mostly in Waldron, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Scott County | 3,930 | $33,571 |
| Tract 9501Scott County | 3,873 | $52,638 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Waldron) · Census block assignment files
How does Waldron compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Waldron is the 5,973rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 94th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Waldron ranks 180th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 94th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 108th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 117th | 197 |
| Median household income | 180th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 172nd | 197 |
| Median home value | 152nd | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 145th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 88th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 179th | 189 |
| Median age | 75th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 110th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 144th | 197 |
Waldron's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Waldron with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Waldron?
19 of the 57 figures for Waldron on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Waldron are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Waldron.