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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waterproof

Louisiana · 1,080 residents · 0.697 sq mi
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Waterproof has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $7,291. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,000. The poverty rate of 63.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,080
+29%vs 2000
vs 834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,549 / sq mi
+29%vs 2000
vs 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.1
−22%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4876498119721K1990201020202024Waterproof
2024576
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$7,291
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $10,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,481
−42%vs 2000
vs $9,523 in 2000
US average: $14,340
63.7%
+12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$145
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $213 in 2000
US average: $450
75.6%
+12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
3.7
+54%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(188)
Black82.6%(892)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.9%(388)
36
+27%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
46.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−9%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Waterproof, Louisiana?

Waterproof, Louisiana has about 1,080 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterproof, Louisiana?

The typical household in Waterproof, Louisiana earns about $7,291 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 $27,000, and the typical rent is about $145 a month.

How educated are people in Waterproof, Louisiana?

About 8.5% 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 63.7% of people in Waterproof, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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