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Waldo

Florida · 814 residents (2025 est.) · 2.174 sq mi
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Waldo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,894. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,600. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 60% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,303
+59%since 2000
from 821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+29%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:814 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6077979871K1K1990201020202024Waldo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,894
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,028 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,874
+49%since 2000
from $15,397 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−10%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance35.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services31.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
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
$113,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+105%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(620)
Black15.2%(125)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.7%(326)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(711)
Black28.9%(376)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(146)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(70)
Diversity Score75.4%(983)
Diversity Score
75
+90%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
2.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.5%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.4%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Florida?

Waldo, Florida has about 1,303 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Florida?

The typical household in Waldo, Florida earns about $29,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldo, Florida expensive?

In Waldo, Florida, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo, Florida?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waldo, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldo, Florida?

About 28.0% of people in Waldo, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldo, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldo, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 341 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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