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Waldo

Alabama · 257 residents (2025 est.) · 2.81 sq mi
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Waldo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,000. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $61,700. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−15%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.0
+52%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:257 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1982342703053411990201020202024Waldo
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,310
+48%since 2000
from $13,743 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+17%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(155)
Black44.5%(125)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(159)
Black28%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(13)
Diversity Score59.5%(142)
Diversity Score
59
−4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.1 min
+180%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2017
from 49.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Alabama?

Waldo, Alabama has about 239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Alabama?

The typical household in Waldo, Alabama earns about $29,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldo, Alabama expensive?

In Waldo, Alabama, the median home is worth about $61,700.

How educated are people in Waldo, Alabama?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waldo, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldo, Alabama?

About 25.1% of people in Waldo, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldo, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldo, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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