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Waggaman

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.733
State:
Louisiana

Waggaman is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Waggaman has a 2026 population of 10,756. Waggaman is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Waggaman is $68,374 with a poverty rate of 24.49%. The median age in Waggaman is 33 years: 30.2 years for males, and 38.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.2 males.

10.8K
Total Population
1,876
Density (mi²)
46 0.43%
Growth

Waggaman Population

Waggaman Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,756460.43%
202510,710470.44%

Median Age

Overall: 33 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 30.2 years

Waggaman Adults

There are 7,950 adults, (1,760 of whom are seniors) in Waggaman.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,603 (49.5%)
Male: 5,727 (50.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Waggaman includes 72.43% Black or African American, 17.63% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,20672.43%
White1,99717.63%
Two or more races6015.3%
Asian3222.84%
Other race2041.8%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3082.72%
Other race2041.8%
Asian1731.53%
White380.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,20672.43%
White1,95917.29%
Two or more races2932.59%
Asian1491.32%

Waggaman Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Waggaman 's average per capita income is $38,012. Household income levels show a median of $68,374. The poverty rate stands at 24.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$95,131-
Families$81,076$92,316
Households$68,374$84,511
Non Families$35,208$49,003

$38,012

Average Income

$68,374

Median Household Income

24.49%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)