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Waldo

Florida · 846 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 $24,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
846
+3%since 2000
from 821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
389 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+19%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6077979871K1K1990201020202024Waldo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,179
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,441
+39%since 2000
from $15,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance32.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services32.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+151%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(539)
Black19%(161)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(53)
Asian1.2%(10)
Other2.8%(23)
Diversity Score60.3%(510)
Diversity Score
60
+52%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Florida?

Waldo, Florida has about 846 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Florida?

The typical household in Waldo, Florida earns about $24,179 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 $112,700, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo, Florida?

About 6.3% 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 21.7% 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 116 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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