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Waveland

County:
Hancock County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
8.49
State:
Mississippi

Waveland is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi. Waveland has a 2026 population of 6,965. Waveland is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -3.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,198 in 2020.

The median household income in Waveland is $68,693 with a poverty rate of 10.77%. The median age in Waveland is 40.7 years: 39.3 years for males, and 41.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.4 males.

7K
Total Population
820
Density (mi²)
-39 -0.56%
Growth

Waveland Population

Waveland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,965-39-0.56%
20257,004-39-0.55%
20247,043500.72%
20236,993510.73%
20226,942-127-1.8%
20217,069-129-1.79%
20207,198-9-0.12%
20196,330-4-0.06%
20186,334-34-0.53%
20176,368-32-0.5%
20166,400190.3%
20156,381-49-0.76%
20146,430-25-0.39%
20136,455-48-0.74%
20126,503270.42%
20116,476370.57%
20106,43940.06%
20006,6741,30524.31%
19905,3691,18328.26%
19804,1861,07834.68%
19703,10800%

Median Age

Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 39.3 years

Waveland Adults

There are 5,562 adults, (1,424 of whom are seniors) in Waveland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,710 (52.5%)
Male: 3,352 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Waveland includes 77.88% White, 12.48% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,50077.88%
Black or African American88112.48%
Two or more races3745.3%
Asian1462.07%
Other race841.19%
Native American771.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1181.67%
Other race841.19%
Black or African American370.52%
White130.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,48777.7%
Black or African American84411.95%
Two or more races2563.63%
Asian1462.07%
Native American771.09%

Waveland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Waveland 's average per capita income is $47,683. Household income levels show a median of $68,693. The poverty rate stands at 10.77%.

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$114,875-
Families$105,417$104,782
Households$68,693$81,010
Non Families$24,389$43,340

$47,683

Average Income

$68,693

Median Household Income

10.77%

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)