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Waterproof

Louisiana · 489 residents (2025 est.) · 0.697 sq mi
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Waterproof has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,786. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 258 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $47,300. The poverty rate of 70.7% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
576
−31%since 2000
from 834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−10%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:489 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4876498119721K1990201020202024Waterproof
2024576
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,786
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,867
+25%since 2000
from $9,523 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
70.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−29%since 2010
from 0.571 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information40%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(98)
Black86.6%(722)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(235)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(5)
Black91%(524)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.6%(38)
Other1.6%(9)
Diversity Score21%(121)
Diversity Score
21
−26%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
21.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−55.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
75.0%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2013
from 53.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2017
from 42.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterproof, Louisiana?

Waterproof, Louisiana has about 576 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterproof, Louisiana?

The typical household in Waterproof, Louisiana earns about $21,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterproof, Louisiana expensive?

In Waterproof, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Waterproof, Louisiana?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waterproof, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterproof, Louisiana?

About 70.7% of people in Waterproof, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterproof, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterproof, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 504 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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