State
Land Area
8.5 sq mi
Density
738.5/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.41%
Growth Since 2010
-2.56%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Waveland is a city located in Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 6,270, it is the 56th largest city in Mississippi and the 4195th largest city in the United States. Waveland is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,435 in 2010. Waveland reached it's highest population of 6,674 in 2000. Spanning over 9 miles, Waveland has a population density of 739 people per square mile.
The average household income in Waveland is $56,100 with a poverty rate of 19.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $765 per month, and the median house value is $135,100. The median age in Waveland is 37.8 years, 36.8 years for males, and 40.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.0 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waveland was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,162 | 81.19% |
| Black or African American | 915 | 14.39% |
| Two or More Races | 194 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.68% |
| Some Other Race | 32 | 0.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.19% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,581 | 2.46 | 61.4 |
| Non Family | 1,024 | 1.21 | 49.4 |
| Married | 866 | 3.51 | 84.6 |
| Female | 399 | 3.2 | 37.1 |
| Male | 292 | 2.73 | 67.8 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 3.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 519 | 12.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,239 | 29.71% |
| Some College | 1,045 | 25.05% |
| Associates Degree | 341 | 8.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 594 | 14.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 289 | 6.93% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,553 | 3,072 | 796 |
| Black | 461 | 293 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 67 | |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Multiple Races | 42 | 42 | 21 |
| Other Race | 14 | ||
| Native American | 12 | 12 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
96.19% of Waveland residents speak only English, while 3.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.69% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,087 | 588 | 11.56% |
| Black | 915 | 571 | 62.40% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 48 | 29.81% |
| Multiple | 194 | 39 | 20.10% |
| Other | 32 | 32 | 100.00% |
19.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.21%
Male Poverty Rate
21.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waveland is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waveland is White, with 11.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.13%.
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 500 | 12.63% |
| Asian | 43 | 100.00% |
21.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.72%
Native Born
2.28%
Foreign Born
0.94%
Non Citizen
97.72% of Waveland residents were born in the United States, with 43.83% having been born in Mississippi. 0.94% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,270 | -26 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 6,296 | -26 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 6,322 | -29 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 6,351 | -26 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 6,377 | 18 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 6,359 | -51 | -0.80% |
| 2014 | 6,410 | -29 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 6,439 | -53 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 6,492 | 25 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 6,467 | 33 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 6,434 | -240 | -0.37% |
| 2000 | 6,674 | 1,305 | 2.20% |
| 1990 | 5,369 | 1,183 | 2.52% |
| 1980 | 4,186 | 1,078 | 3.02% |
| 1970 | 3,108 | 0.00% |