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Waldo, WI
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
Population
506
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
520
ZIP codes
0
Waldo and its ZIP codes
Waldo at a glance
- Waldo is about 4.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,750, 21% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,800 and median rent is $880 a month.
Local data for Waldo, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waldo, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,750
Poverty rate
2.8%
Median home value
$261,800
Median rent
$880/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (217), Polish Americans (43), Norwegian Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sheboygan County. PPP loans are for Waldo.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,528
61,092 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$836M
FY 2026, $7,082 per person
How people get to work
Waldo, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waldo, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
693
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
113
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 12°F
34.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waldo, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Waldo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HinghamCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.7 |
| CascadeVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| AdellVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| PlymouthCity | 4.7 mi | 5.4 |
| GibbsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Sheboygan FallsCity | 6.7 mi | 5.5 |
| BataviaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Random LakeVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.5 |
| OostburgVillage | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| KohlerVillage | 9.4 mi | 5.3 |
| GlenbeulahVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Cedar GroveVillage | 9.7 mi | 2.4 |
| GreenbushCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Elkhart LakeVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| SheboyganCity | 12 mi | 16.2 |
| Howards GroveVillage | 12 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waldo, WI in?
- Waldo is in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Waldo, WI?
- About 506 people live in Waldo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waldo?
- Nearby places include Hingham (3 mi), Cascade (3.2 mi), Adell (3.8 mi), Plymouth (4.7 mi), Gibbsville (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023