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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waldo

Florida · 821 residents · 2.174 sq mi
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Waldo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,028. Population has declined 15% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

821
−15%since 1990
from 962 in 1990
1990 – 2025
378 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 443 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+6%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6077979871K1K1990201020202024Waldo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,028
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,227 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,397
+80%since 1990
from $8,577 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$407
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
69.2%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
30.8% rent
1.9
−23%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(793)
Black17.6%(169)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.1%(357)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(620)
Black15.2%(125)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score39.7%(326)
40
+7%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−19%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Waldo, Florida?

Waldo, Florida has about 821 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Florida?

The typical household in Waldo, Florida earns about $24,028 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 $44,600, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo, Florida?

About 9.1% 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 16.7% of people in Waldo, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldo, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldo, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 141 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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