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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waldo

Alabama · 301 residents · 2.81 sq mi
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Waldo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,300. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

301
+7%vs 2000
vs 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
107 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.9
−24%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1982342703053411990201020202024Waldo
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,028
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,563 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,080
−41%vs 2000
vs $13,743 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.2%
+16.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$246
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $208 in 2000
US average: $450
67.0%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
33.0% rent
1.6
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(174)
Black42.2%(127)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61%(184)
61
−1%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.0%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Waldo, Alabama?

Waldo, Alabama has about 301 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Alabama?

The typical household in Waldo, Alabama earns about $19,028 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 $31,300, and the typical rent is about $246 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo, Alabama?

About 4.0% 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 34.2% of people in Waldo, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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