Waldron, MI Demographics

A map of Waldron's Population by Race

Waldron, Michigan has an estimated population of 603, a large increase from the 505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waldron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waldron is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waldron, that probability was 11.7% in 2020 and 11.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waldron is ranked the 519th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Waldron was ranked the 544th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waldron's White Population

566 residents of Waldron, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waldron is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Waldron ranks 95th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldron's White population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. White residents' share of Waldron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.9%.

Waldron is more White than neighboring Alvordton (84.7% White), Fayette (91.1% White), and West Unity (77.4% White). Waldron is less White than neighboring Kunkle (100% White), and Pioneer (97.1% White).

Waldron's Black Population

0 residents of Waldron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waldron is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Waldron ranks 386th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldron's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Waldron's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Waldron is less Black than neighboring West Unity (0.8% Black).

Waldron's Asian Population

0 residents of Waldron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waldron is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Waldron ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldron's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Waldron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waldron is less Asian than neighboring Fayette (0.7% Asian), West Unity (0.8% Asian), and Pioneer (0.4% Asian).

Waldron's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Waldron, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waldron is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Waldron ranks 677th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldron's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waldron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Waldron is more Hispanic than neighboring Kunkle (0% Hispanic). Waldron is less Hispanic than neighboring Alvordton (15.3% Hispanic), Fayette (7.3% Hispanic), West Unity (17.7% Hispanic), and Pioneer (2.1% Hispanic).

Waldron's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Waldron, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waldron is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Waldron ranks 590th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldron's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waldron's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Waldron is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alvordton (0% Native American/Other), Fayette (0% Native American/Other), Kunkle (0% Native American/Other), West Unity (0% Native American/Other), and Pioneer (0% Native American/Other).

Waldron's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Waldron, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waldron is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Waldron ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldron's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Waldron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Waldron is more Multiracial than neighboring Alvordton (0% Multiracial), Fayette (0.8% Multiracial), Kunkle (0% Multiracial), West Unity (3.4% Multiracial), and Pioneer (0.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.