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Waveland

Indiana · 420 residents · 0.308 sq mi
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Waveland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
420
+1%since 2000
from 416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2903534174805431990201020202024Waveland
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,107
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,555
+9%since 2000
from $17,970 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(9)
Diversity Score11.2%(47)
Diversity Score
11
+212%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waveland, Indiana?

Waveland, Indiana has about 420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waveland, Indiana?

The typical household in Waveland, Indiana earns about $44,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waveland, Indiana expensive?

In Waveland, Indiana, the median home is worth about $77,800, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Waveland, Indiana?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Waveland, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waveland, Indiana?

About 8.9% of people in Waveland, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waveland, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Waveland, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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