Waldo, Florida

Waldo, Florida
City

Waldo City Hall

Location in Alachua County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°47′23″N 82°10′15″W / 29.78972°N 82.17083°WCoordinates: 29°47′23″N 82°10′15″W / 29.78972°N 82.17083°W
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Alachua
Government
 • Mayor Louie Davis
 • City manager Kim Worley
Area
 • Total 2.17 sq mi (5.61 km2)
 • Land 2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation 167 ft (51 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,015
 • Density 472/sq mi (182.4/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 32694
Area code(s) 352
FIPS code 12-74925[1]
GNIS feature ID 0292824[2]
Website www.waldo-fl.com

Waldo is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States. According to the 2010 census the population was 1,015,[3] up from 821 at the 2000 census.[4]

In 2012, Waldo was ranked #3 in a National Motorists Association listing of its "Worst Speed Trap Cities" in North America (with a population of less than 50,000).[5] As of 2 September 2014, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was conducting an investigation of Waldo's ticketing following allegations of ticketing quotas, with two police chiefs having been suspended.[6] As of October 1, 2014 the town's police force has been disbanded.[7] The city council vote was 4-1.[8]

Geography

Waldo is located at 29°47′23″N 82°10′15″W / 29.78972°N 82.17083°W (29.789831, -82.170881).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.6 km2), of which 0.015 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.74%, is water.[3]

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,015 people, 413 households, and 245 families residing in the city. Of the 489 housing units 413 were occupied for an occupancy rate of 84.5%. The racial makeup of the city was 70.2% White, 25.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% some other race, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race made up 3.2% of the population.[10]

Of the 413 households, 245 or 59.3% were families and 128 or 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 144 households were headed by married couples living together which made up 34.9%, 79 households or 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, while 22 or 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present. Non-family households made up 40.7% or 168 households. The average household size was 2.45 while the average family size was 3.10.[10]

In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under age 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25-44, 26.9% from 45-64, and 15.5% aged 65 and over. The median age was 38.4 years. 51.3% of the population was female while 48.7% of the population was male.[10]

For the period 2007-11, the estimated median annual income for a household in the city was $28,167, and the median income for a family was $36,375. Male full-time workers had a median income of $33,021 versus $30,597 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,693. About 30.3% of families and 34.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.2% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.[11]

Education

Waldo is served by the School Board of Alachua County, which operates an elementary school in the city. Students in sixth through twelfth grade attend Hawthorne Middle/High School in nearby Hawthorne.[12] The Alachua County Library District operates a branch library in the city.[13]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Waldo city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Waldo, FL Population".
  5. ↑ "Nationwide Poll Reveals Top U.S. and Canadian Speed Traps" (PDF). National Motorists Association. August 28, 2012.
  6. ↑ ""Infamous Speed Trap Town Investigated Over Tickets"".
  7. ↑ http://www.news4jax.com/news/future-of-waldo-police-to-be-decided/28328536
  8. ↑ "Waldo Votes to Disband its Police Force" (Archive). Associated Press at WCTV. Retrieved on October 2, 2014.
  9. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Waldo city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Waldo city, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  12. ↑ Alachua County Public Schools: Schools and Centers
  13. ↑ Alachua County Library District: Waldo

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