Waggaman, Louisiana Population 2022
Waggaman is a city located in Louisiana. Waggaman has a 2020 population of 9,799. Waggaman is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,835 in 2010.
The average household income in Waggaman is $56,272 with a poverty rate of 25.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,184 per month, and the median house value is $114,800. The median age in Waggaman is 37.5 years, 38 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
Waggaman Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waggamanwas:
- Black or African American: 72.76%
- White: 23.19%
- Other race: 1.60%
- Two or more races: 1.47%
- Native American: 0.97%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,532 | 23.19% |
| Black or African American | 7,943 | 72.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 106 | 0.97% |
| Some Other Race | 175 | 1.60% |
| Two or More Races | 161 | 1.47% |
Waggaman Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,883 | 2.81 | 76.1 |
| Married | 1,264 | 3.02 | 94.1 |
| Male | 356 | 2.94 | 37.1 |
| Female | 986 | 4.74 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 1,277 | 1.08 | 91.2 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 384 | 5.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 843 | 12.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,693 | 39.86% |
| Some College | 1,696 | 25.10% |
| Associates Degree | 311 | 4.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 601 | 8.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 3.37% |
Waggaman Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,495 | 3,695 | 676 |
| White | 1,708 | 1,506 | 153 |
| Native American | 61 | 61 | |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 43 | |
| Other Race | 147 | 132 | |
| Hispanic | 463 | 253 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 15.04%.
Waggaman Language by Age
Waggaman Language
94.64% of Waggaman residents speak only English, while 5.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.54% of the population.
Waggaman Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,927 | 2,604 | 32.85% |
| White | 2,163 | 153 | 7.07% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 613 | 11 | 1.79% |
25.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.15%
Male Poverty Rate
25.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waggaman
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waggaman is Black, with 32.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waggaman is Hispanic, with 1.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.94%.
Waggaman Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
27.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Waggaman Married by Age and Sex
Waggaman Marriage
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.
Waggaman Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 9.26% |
| Black | 254 | 4.39% |
Waggaman Veterans by Education
8.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.69%
Born in Waggaman
97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
1.10%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.67% of Waggaman residents were born in the United States, with 84.69% having been born in Louisiana. 1.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,015 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 9,997 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 9,979 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 9,961 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 9,943 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 9,925 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 9,907 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 9,889 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 9,871 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 9,853 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 9,835 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 9,817 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 9,799 | -18 | -0.18% |