Waldo, FL Demographics

A map of Waldo's Population by Race

Waldo, Florida has an estimated population of 1,303, a dramatic increase from the 846 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.6% White, 28.9% Black, 11.2% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waldo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waldo has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waldo, that probability was 54.7% in 2020 and 60.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waldo is ranked the 746th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Waldo was ranked the 791st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waldo's White Population

711 residents of Waldo, or 54.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waldo is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Waldo ranks 538th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldo's White population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. White residents' share of Waldo's population has decreased from 63.7% to 54.6%.

Waldo is more White than neighboring Hawthorne (39% White). Waldo is less White than neighboring Hampton (96.4% White), Keystone Heights (78.5% White), Starke (65.8% White), and Brooker (86.5% White).

Waldo's Black Population

376 residents of Waldo, or 28.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waldo is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Waldo ranks 210th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldo's Black population has grown by an estimated 133.5%. Black residents' share of Waldo's population has increased from 19.0% to 28.9%.

Waldo is more Black than neighboring Hampton (0.8% Black), Keystone Heights (0.2% Black), Starke (22.5% Black), and Brooker (0.9% Black). Waldo is less Black than neighboring Hawthorne (54.8% Black).

Waldo's Asian Population

0 residents of Waldo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waldo is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Waldo ranks 526th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Waldo's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Waldo is less Asian than neighboring Keystone Heights (4.3% Asian), Brooker (0.9% Asian), and Hawthorne (0.5% Asian).

Waldo's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Waldo, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waldo is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Waldo ranks 698th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 175.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Waldo's population has increased from 6.3% to 11.2%.

Waldo is more Hispanic than neighboring Hampton (0.8% Hispanic), Starke (2.6% Hispanic), Brooker (5.8% Hispanic), and Hawthorne (4.2% Hispanic). Waldo is less Hispanic than neighboring Keystone Heights (11.9% Hispanic).

Waldo's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Waldo, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waldo is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Waldo ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waldo's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.2%.

Waldo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton (0% Native American/Other), Starke (0.1% Native American/Other), and Hawthorne (0% Native American/Other). Waldo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keystone Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), and Brooker (1.8% Native American/Other).

Waldo's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Waldo, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waldo is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waldo ranks 20th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldo's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Waldo's population has decreased from 8.0% to 5.2%.

Waldo is more Multiracial than neighboring Hampton (2% Multiracial), Keystone Heights (4.6% Multiracial), Brooker (4% Multiracial), and Hawthorne (1.6% Multiracial). Waldo is less Multiracial than neighboring Starke (9.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.