Waldo (Florida)

Waldo is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States. According to the 2010 census the population was 1,015, up from 821 in 2000.Speed trapIn 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)., 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. As of October 1, 2014 the town's police force has been disbanded. The city council vote was 4-1.The city currently uses Alachua County Sheriff's Department as their assigned police force.GeographyWaldo is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.6km2, of which 0.04sqkm, or 0.74%, is water.DemographicsAs 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.