Waldo is a town located in Clay County Alabama. Waldo has a 2024 population of 257. Waldo is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 253 in 2020.
The average household income in Waldo is $42,071 with a poverty rate of 28.57%. The median age in Waldo is 51.4 years: 44.3 years for males, and 59.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waldo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 56.46% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 37.07% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 6.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 143 | 2.06 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Non Family | 65 | 1.26 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 41 | 2.22 | 78 | 22 |
| Male | 24 | 2.92 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Female | 13 | 3.92 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
2.45
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 13.19% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 6.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 10.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 2.98% |
| High School Graduate | 80 | 34.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 3.83% |
| Some College | 68 | 28.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 108 | 10 |
| Black | 91 | 73 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 35.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,417 | $0 | $47,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $55,781 | $19,432 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,571 | $33,571 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,500 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Some College | $24,375 | $0 | $0 |
$27,500
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$20,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.09% of Waldo residents speak only English, while 4.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 109 | 42 | 38.53% |
| White | 152 | 24 | 15.79% |
| Multiple | 19 | 14 | 73.68% |
28.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.75%
Male Poverty Rate
30.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waldo is Multiple, with 73.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waldo is White, with 15.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 34.52% |
| High School | 33.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 19.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 5.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,250 | $63,142 |
| Households | $33,828 | $42,071 |
| Married Families | $65,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,750 | $16,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 8.4% |
| Black | 6 | 6.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
82.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
15%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.63%
Born in Waldo
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Waldo residents were born in the United States, with 81.63% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 262 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 261 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 260 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 259 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 258 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 257 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 256 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 255 | 2 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 253 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 253 | -20 | -7.33% |
| 2019 | 273 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 274 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 273 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 271 | -2 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 273 | -2 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 275 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 274 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 275 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 274 | -2 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 276 | 0 | 0% |