Waldo, Ohio facts for kids
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Waldo, Ohio
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Marion Street downtown
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Location of Waldo, Ohio
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Location of Waldo in Marion County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Waldo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 326 |
| • Density | 503.09/sq mi (194.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43356
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-80500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400083 |
Waldo is a small village located in Marion County, Ohio, United States. It is part of Waldo Township. In 2020, about 326 people lived there. Students in Waldo attend schools within the River Valley Local School District.
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History of Waldo
Waldo was first planned out in 1833 by a person named M. D. Pettibone. He chose a spot where two important roads met. The village was named after his son, Waldo Pettibone. A post office opened in Waldo in 1847, helping the community grow.
Geography and Location
Waldo is a small village with a total area of about 0.65 square miles (1.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 773 | — | |
| 1860 | 220 | −71.5% | |
| 1870 | 247 | 12.3% | |
| 1880 | 248 | 0.4% | |
| 1890 | 151 | −39.1% | |
| 1900 | 278 | 84.1% | |
| 1910 | 319 | 14.7% | |
| 1920 | 344 | 7.8% | |
| 1930 | 353 | 2.6% | |
| 1940 | 341 | −3.4% | |
| 1950 | 356 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 374 | 5.1% | |
| 1970 | 428 | 14.4% | |
| 1980 | 347 | −18.9% | |
| 1990 | 340 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 332 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 338 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 326 | −3.6% | |
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How Many People Live in Waldo?
According to the 2010 census, there were 338 people living in Waldo. These people lived in 138 homes. Most people in Waldo were White, making up about 96.4% of the population. A small number of people were African American or Asian. About 2.4% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Age Groups in the Village
The average age of people in Waldo in 2010 was about 41.5 years old.
- About 21.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (48.5%) and females (51.5%).
Notable People from Waldo
- Alfred Pettibone (1835–1914) was a businessman who became a pioneer in Washington state. He was born in Waldo.
See also
In Spanish: Waldo (Ohio) para niños
