Waterproof, Louisiana Population 2022
Waterproof is a city located in Tensas Parish Louisiana. Waterproof has a 2020 population of 511. Waterproof is currently declining at a rate of -2.85% annually and its population has decreased by -5.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 541 in 2010.
The average household income in Waterproof is $33,124 with a poverty rate of 57.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $554 per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Waterproof is 36.2 years, 36.4 years for males, and 36 years for females.
Waterproof Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterproofwas:
- Black or African American: 93.78%
- White: 5.55%
- Asian: 0.67%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 5.55% |
| Black or African American | 845 | 93.78% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.67% |
Waterproof Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 285 | 3.16 | 67.7 |
| Married | 45 | 4.36 | 48.9 |
| Male | 4 | 3.5 | 100 |
| Female | 44 | 10.45 | 54.5 |
| Non Family | 192 | 1.2 | 74.5 |
7.13
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 11.69% |
| High School Graduate | 258 | 47.87% |
| Some College | 75 | 13.91% |
| Associates Degree | 0.00% | |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 21.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 4.08% |
Waterproof Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 501 | 438 | 137 |
| White | 32 | 32 | |
| Asian | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 27.35%.
Waterproof Language by Age
Waterproof Language
99.26% of Waterproof residents speak only English, while 0.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
Waterproof Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Black | 845 | 482 | 57.04% |
| White | 50 | 28 | 56.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
57.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
49.12%
Male Poverty Rate
62.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waterproof
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterproof is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterproof is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.03%.
Waterproof Marital Status
Marriage Rates
25.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.3%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Waterproof Married by Age and Sex
Waterproof Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Waterproof Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 17 | 3.10% |
Waterproof Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
30.8%
Labor Force Participation
29.9%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
79.36%
Born in Waterproof
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.78% of Waterproof residents were born in the United States, with 79.36% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 688 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 673 | -15 | -2.18% |
| 2012 | 658 | -15 | -2.23% |
| 2013 | 643 | -15 | -2.28% |
| 2014 | 628 | -15 | -2.33% |
| 2015 | 613 | -15 | -2.39% |
| 2016 | 598 | -15 | -2.45% |
| 2017 | 583 | -15 | -2.51% |
| 2018 | 568 | -15 | -2.57% |
| 2019 | 553 | -15 | -2.64% |
| 2020 | 541 | -12 | -2.17% |
| 2021 | 526 | -15 | -2.77% |
| 2022 | 511 | -15 | -2.85% |