CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waterproof

Louisiana · 834 residents · 0.697 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Waterproof has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,250. Population has fallen 23% since 1990, a loss of 246 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $24,600. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 69% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

834
−23%since 1990
from 1,080 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,197 / sq mi
−23%since 1990
from 1,549 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+28%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4876498119721K1990201020202024Waterproof
2024576
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$10,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $7,291 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,523
+74%since 1990
from $5,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
51.1%
−12.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$24,600
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$213
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $145 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
−12.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
36.8% rent
2.4
−35%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Waterproof on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(188)
Black82.6%(892)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score35.9%(388)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(98)
Black86.6%(722)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score28.2%(235)
28
−22%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.5%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 46.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+10%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Waterproof

Head to head

Compare Waterproof to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterproof, Louisiana?

Waterproof, Louisiana has about 834 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterproof, Louisiana?

The typical household in Waterproof, Louisiana earns about $10,250 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 $24,600, and the typical rent is about $213 a month.

How educated are people in Waterproof, Louisiana?

About 5.5% 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 51.1% 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 246 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →