Waldo, AR is a small, rural town located in Columbia County, with a population of 3,762 according to the latest census. While the population density of 24 people per square mile is considerably lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile, Waldo is a bustling little community full of local businesses and organizations. Local businesses include Davis Grocery & Hardware which offers a range of items from groceries to hardware tools, as well as TG’s Quick Stop convenience store and gas station and Hair ‘N Things beauty salon. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, kayaking and canoeing on the nearby Ouachita River, camping at Southside Park and hiking trails through Magnolia State Park. Organizations such as the Waldo Booster Club support youth sports teams including football and basketball within the local school district. In addition, there are several exciting annual events such as the Waldo Watermelon Festival held in August each year with live music performances from country music stars.
The population in Waldo (zip 71770) is 3,762. There are 26 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Waldo (zip 71770) is 49.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Waldo (zip 71770) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Waldo (zip 71770)
- 51.4% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 23.9% are married with children
- 21.9% have children, but are single
Race in Waldo (zip 71770)
- 65.6% are White
- 32.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander