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Waldron, AR


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Waldron, Arkansas

Waldron, Arkansas, in Scott county, is 38 miles SE of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 137 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 3,508.

The People and Families of Waldron

In Waldron, about 51% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Waldron is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. A relatively large number of people in the city live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waldron had a median family income of $26,829.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Waldron ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Waldron Housing

About 55% of housing units in Waldron are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Waldron, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Waldron. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Waldron Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Waldron Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Waldron Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Waldron, AR

Comparing Waldron 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity65
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home69
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime33

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