Waggaman is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Waggaman has a 2024 population of 10,821. Waggaman is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually but its population has decreased by -0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,917 in 2020.
The average household income in Waggaman is $69,970 with a poverty rate of 27.12%. The median age in Waggaman is 38.1 years: 39 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waggaman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,608 | 71.06% |
| White | 2,449 | 22.88% |
| Two or more races | 532 | 4.97% |
| Native American | 73 | 0.68% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,651 | 2.93 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 1,384 | 3.01 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Female | 1,231 | 4.11 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Non Family | 847 | 1.12 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Male | 189 | 2.83 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 978 | 14.71% |
| Associates Degree | 255 | 3.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 399 | 6% |
| Graduate Degree | 450 | 6.77% |
| High School Graduate | 2,572 | 38.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 345 | 5.19% |
| Some College | 1,651 | 24.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,302 | 3,476 | 684 |
| White | 1,727 | 1,521 | 165 |
| Hispanic | 593 | 302 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 285 | 215 | 0 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 15.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,023 | $0 | $52,273 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $63,143 |
| High School Graduate | $34,672 | $50,746 | $25,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,290 | $11,676 |
| Overall | $36,028 | $46,667 | $26,044 |
| Some College | $37,704 | $66,371 | $24,688 |
$36,028
Average Earnings
$46,667
Average Male
$26,044
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.05% of Waggaman residents speak only English, while 3.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,600 | 2,678 | 35.24% |
| White | 2,102 | 168 | 7.99% |
| Hispanic | 721 | 55 | 7.63% |
| Other | 44 | 28 | 63.64% |
| Multiple | 532 | 27 | 5.08% |
27.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.06%
Male Poverty Rate
31.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waggaman is Other, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waggaman is Multiple, with 5.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.49% |
| Some College | 19.94% |
| High School | 19.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.91% |
| Female Employed | 11.71% |
| Male Employed | 1.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,684 | $75,860 |
| Households | $45,286 | $69,970 |
| Married Families | $76,887 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,563 | $39,076 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
692
Number of Veterans
469
Male Veterans
223
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 342 |
| Second Gulf War | 128 |
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 369 |
| 35 to 54 | 229 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 446 | 8.35% |
| White | 223 | 10.63% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 3.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.37%
Born in Waggaman
97.02%
Native Born
2.98%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
97.02% of Waggaman residents were born in the United States, with 88.37% having been born in Louisiana. 1.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,821 | 57 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 10,764 | 58 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 10,706 | -455 | -4.08% |
| 2021 | 11,161 | 244 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 10,917 | 900 | 8.98% |
| 2019 | 10,017 | 151 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 9,866 | 154 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 9,712 | 39 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 9,673 | 339 | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 9,334 | -523 | -5.31% |
| 2014 | 9,857 | -113 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 9,970 | 197 | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 9,773 | 69 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 9,704 | -311 | -3.11% |
| 2010 | 10,015 | 0 | 0% |