Waldron is located in Scott county Arkansas with a geographic area of 5.6 square miles. The total population in Waldron is 3,379 with 51.7% male and 48.3% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.2% of the population, under age 18 equal 24.3% of the population and over age 65 is 20.4% of the population. The median household income is $34,145, per capita income is $15,535. There are a total of 1,420 housing units with 54.9% owner occupied. Education includes 45.9% of residents that are high school graduates and 10.1% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Waldron in the summer is 79 degrees, and in the winter 37 degrees.