Waveland, Mississippi Population 2022
Waveland is a city located in Hancock County Mississippi. Waveland has a 2020 population of 6,269. Waveland is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -2.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,435 in 2010.
The average household income in Waveland is $59,156 with a poverty rate of 11.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $730 per month, and the median house value is $155,200. The median age in Waveland is 39.8 years, 37.8 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
Waveland Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wavelandwas:
- White: 78.94%
- Black or African American: 14.45%
- Two or more races: 3.26%
- Other race: 2.05%
- Native American: 0.99%
- Asian: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,014 | 78.94% |
| Black or African American | 918 | 14.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 63 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.31% |
| Some Other Race | 130 | 2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 207 | 3.26% |
Waveland Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,977 | 2.13 | 67.8 |
| Married | 1,490 | 2.66 | 87.5 |
| Male | 234 | 1.65 | 65.4 |
| Female | 378 | 2.79 | 43.4 |
| Non Family | 875 | 1.09 | 45.5 |
2.51
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 1.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 354 | 8.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,456 | 33.45% |
| Some College | 1,111 | 25.52% |
| Associates Degree | 304 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 719 | 16.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 323 | 7.42% |
Waveland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 43 | 15 |
| White | 3,565 | 3,274 | 999 |
| Black | 586 | 513 | 8 |
| Native American | 63 | 63 | |
| Hispanic | 104 | 28 | |
| Other Race | 76 |
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%.
Waveland Language by Age
Waveland Language
95.96% of Waveland residents speak only English, while 4.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.09% of the population.
Waveland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 277 | 204 | 73.65% |
| Black | 918 | 279 | 30.39% |
| White | 4,865 | 245 | 5.04% |
| Other | 130 | NaN% |
11.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.78%
Male Poverty Rate
13.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waveland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waveland is Hispanic, with 73.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waveland is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.11%.
Waveland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Waveland Married by Age and Sex
Waveland Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Waveland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 337 | 8.94% |
| Black | 10 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 20 | 100.00% |
Waveland Veterans by Education
16.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
44.62%
Born in Waveland
96.14%
Native Born
3.86%
Foreign Born
2.88%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.14% of Waveland residents were born in the United States, with 44.62% having been born in Mississippi. 2.88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3,108 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 4,186 | 1,078 | 3.02% |
| 1990 | 5,369 | 1,183 | 2.52% |
| 2000 | 6,674 | 1,305 | 2.20% |
| 2010 | 6,435 | -239 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 6,470 | 35 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 6,493 | 23 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 6,440 | -53 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 6,413 | -27 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 6,362 | -51 | -0.80% |
| 2016 | 6,376 | 14 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 6,341 | -35 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 6,313 | -28 | -0.44% |
| 2019 | 6,302 | -11 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 6,291 | -11 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 6,280 | -11 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 6,269 | -11 | -0.18% |