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Waldo

Wisconsin · 480 residents (2025 est.) · 0.973 sq mi
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Waldo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $261,800. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
506
+12%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
520 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:480 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3844525215896571990201020202024Waldo
2024506
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,660
+67%since 2000
from $22,618 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+40.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
+17%since 2010
from 0.285 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(7)
Diversity Score10%(51)
Diversity Score
10
+202%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
3.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 84.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo, Wisconsin?

Waldo, Wisconsin has about 506 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldo, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waldo, Wisconsin earns about $93,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldo, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waldo, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $261,800, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo, Wisconsin?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waldo, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldo, Wisconsin?

About 2.8% of people in Waldo, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldo, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldo, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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