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Waldo, AR


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Waldo, Arkansas

Waldo, Arkansas, in Columbia county, is 63 miles NE of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 206 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 1,594.

The People and Families of Waldo

In Waldo, about 40% of adults are married. Waldo has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 60% of Waldo is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Waldo.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waldo had a median family income of $24,306.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Waldo residents, with $400. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Waldo Housing

In Waldo, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Waldo, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Waldo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Waldo Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Waldo Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Waldo, AR

Comparing Waldo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
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