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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waggaman

Louisiana · 9,435 residents · 5.733 sq mi
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Waggaman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,084. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,435
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9,405 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,646 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,641 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+17%since 1990
from 27.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Waggaman
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,084
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,821 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,078
+46%since 1990
from $8,283 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$581
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $509 in 1990
US average: $602
86.6%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
13.4% rent
1.9
+10%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45%(4,232)
Black52.2%(4,906)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(311)
Asian0.5%(47)
Diversity Score69.2%(6,510)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(3,749)
Black54.2%(5,112)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(392)
Asian0.7%(67)
Diversity Score66.9%(6,316)
67
−3%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−26%since 1990
from 26.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waggaman, Louisiana?

Waggaman, Louisiana has about 9,435 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waggaman, Louisiana?

The typical household in Waggaman, Louisiana earns about $33,084 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waggaman, Louisiana expensive?

In Waggaman, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $64,000, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Waggaman, Louisiana?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waggaman, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waggaman, Louisiana?

About 18.0% of people in Waggaman, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waggaman, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Waggaman, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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