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Waldron, MI

Village in Hillsdale County, Michigan.

Population

603

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

603

ZIP codes

0

Waldron and its ZIP codes

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Waldron at a glance

  • Waldron is about 3.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,750, 28% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,700 (64% below Michigan) and median rent is $850 a month.

Local data for Waldron, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Waldron, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,750

Poverty rate

8.8%

Median home value

$83,700

Median rent

$850/mo

Homeownership

73.1%

Bachelor's or higher

7.5%

Median age

39.2

Average commute

25.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (235), Irish Americans (108), Polish Americans (21).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hillsdale County. PPP loans are for Waldron.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,834

12,461 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,827

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$322M

FY 2026, $7,037 per person

Hillsdale County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Waldron, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.2%
  • Carpooled18.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home1.9%

Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Waldron, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

338

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

21

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 15°F

38.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Waldron, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.9%

U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

21.8%

U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Waldron

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Alvordton, OHCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.3
Fayette, OHVillage5.9 mi1
Kunkle, OHCensus-designated place7.3 mi0.3
Pioneer, OHVillage7.6 mi2
West Unity, OHVillage9.3 mi1.5
Holiday City, OHVillage9.6 mi2.6
PittsfordCensus-designated place10 mi1.9
HudsonCity10 mi2.2
MorenciCity10 mi2.1
Lake Seneca, OHCensus-designated place12 mi1.4
ClaytonVillage14 mi0.7
Montpelier, OHVillage14 mi2.9
Tedrow, OHCensus-designated place14 mi0.3
CambriaCensus-designated place14 mi1.2
Stryker, OHVillage15 mi0.9
Pulaski, OHCensus-designated place15 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Waldron, MI in?
Waldron is in Hillsdale County, Michigan.
What is the population of Waldron, MI?
About 603 people live in Waldron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Waldron?
Nearby places include Alvordton, OH (4.2 mi), Fayette, OH (5.9 mi), Kunkle, OH (7.3 mi), Pioneer, OH (7.6 mi), West Unity, OH (9.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023