Living in Waldo, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waldo · Census data 2020–2024

Waldo has 17 residents with a median age of 24.8. The median household income is $65,833 (11% lower than the Kansas median).

Waldo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Waldo at a glance

Population
17
Median age
24.8State: 37.4
Median household income
$65,833State: $74,275
Homeowners
60%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%

Is Waldo a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Kansas median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Waldo median household income

The median household income in Waldo is $65,833 and the income per person is $55,388. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Waldo$65,833
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Waldo: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
39
Owner-occupied
60%
Renter-occupied
40%
Vacant
74.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1944
Average household size
1.70

74.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Waldo has many vacation and second homes.

Waldo demographics

Population
17
Median age
24.8
Under 18
0%
65 and older
47.1%
Households
10
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
23.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waldo ›

Education in Waldo

37.5% of adults 25 and older in Waldo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 37.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Waldo37.5%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Waldo

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
91.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Waldo vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Waldo17$65,833——
Luray121$52,500$94,300$275
Natoma427$58,438$34,100$667
Lucas405$43,125$58,500$494
Russell4,217$56,832$135,600$824
Bunker Hill108$70,625$73,300—
Gorham416$68,200$113,200$788
Dorrance156$82,639$108,800$575
Osborne1,358$51,776$84,400$579

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Living in Waldo: FAQ

What is the median household income in Waldo, KS?

The median household income in Waldo is $65,833, 11% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Waldo, KS a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Kansas median.

What is the median age in Waldo?

The median age in Waldo is 24.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Waldo?

The unemployment rate in Waldo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Waldo?

37.5% of adults in Waldo have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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