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Waldo

Alabama · 258 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 $35,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,100. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−8%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+18%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1982342703053411990201020202024Waldo
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,593
+50%since 2000
from $13,743 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+246%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(159)
Black34.9%(90)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(13)
Diversity Score65%(168)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.6 min
+145%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Alabama?

Waldo, Alabama has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Alabama?

The typical household in Waldo, Alabama earns about $35,000 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 $62,100, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo, Alabama?

About 9.8% 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 20.6% 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 43 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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