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Waldo

Florida · 1,015 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 $31,458. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,500. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,015
+24%since 2000
from 821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
467 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6077979871K1K1990201020202024Waldo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,458
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,202
+18%since 2000
from $15,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,500
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+112%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(695)
Black25.8%(262)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(32)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.9%(9)
Diversity Score56%(569)
Diversity Score
56
+41%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Florida?

Waldo, Florida has about 1,015 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Florida?

The typical household in Waldo, Florida earns about $31,458 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 $123,500, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo, Florida?

About 21.2% 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 31.4% 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 53 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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