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Waldo, AL
Town in Talladega County, Alabama.
Population
239
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
85
ZIP codes
0
Waldo and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Talladega County. PPP loans are for Waldo.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,802
31,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,757
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$637M
FY 2026, $7,758 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Waldo, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
310
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waldo, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.2%
U.S. 33.3% +14.9 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Waldo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TalladegaCity | 5 mi | 26.1 |
| MunfordTown | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| AshlandTown | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| MillervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| LincolnCity | 15 mi | 25.7 |
| OxfordCity | 15 mi | 31.9 |
| LinevilleCity | 17 mi | 9.7 |
| Pell CityCity | 18 mi | 25 |
| RiversideCity | 19 mi | 8.7 |
| HollinsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11.8 |
| Hobson CityTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| MignonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| Bon AirTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| SylacaugaCity | 19 mi | 20.3 |
| ChildersburgCity | 20 mi | 12.3 |
| Oak GroveTown | 20 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waldo, AL in?
- Waldo is in Talladega County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Waldo, AL?
- About 239 people live in Waldo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waldo?
- Nearby places include Talladega (5 mi), Munford (11 mi), Ashland (14 mi), Millerville (15 mi), Lincoln (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023