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Waldron, AR
City in Scott County, Arkansas.
Population
3,344
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
0
Waldron and its ZIP codes
Waldron at a glance
- Waldron is about 10 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 99th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $33,839 a year, 44% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,300 (44% below Arkansas) and median rent is $704 a month.
Local data for Waldron, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waldron, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,839
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$105,300
Median rent
$704/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.8%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (665), Irish Americans (372), German Americans (242).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Waldron.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,179
2,980 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.94M
FY 2026, $7,823 per person
How people get to work
Waldron, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waldron, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
305
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waldron, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities near Waldron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BolesCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.3 |
| MansfieldCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| HuntingtonCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| HartfordCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| BoonevilleCity | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| AcornCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| MidlandTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenwoodCity | 23 mi | 11.4 |
| MenaCity | 23 mi | 6.9 |
| MagazineCity | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| Monroe, OKCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| Board CampCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3 |
| HackettCity | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| OdenTown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| Blue MountainTown | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| CharlestonCity | 27 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waldron, AR in?
- Waldron is in Scott County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Waldron, AR?
- About 3,344 people live in Waldron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waldron?
- Nearby places include Boles (8.5 mi), Mansfield (14 mi), Huntington (15 mi), Hartford (18 mi), Booneville (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023