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Waterproof

Louisiana · 688 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 $19,792. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 146 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $44,200. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
688
−18%since 2000
from 834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
987 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+1%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4876498119721K1990201020202024Waterproof
2024576
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,792
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,439
+62%since 2000
from $9,523 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.571
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.5%
−48.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(56)
Black91.7%(631)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(17)
Diversity Score24.1%(165)
Diversity Score
24
−15%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−20%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterproof, Louisiana?

Waterproof, Louisiana has about 688 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterproof, Louisiana?

The typical household in Waterproof, Louisiana earns about $19,792 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 $44,200, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Waterproof, Louisiana?

About 8.6% 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 31.0% 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 392 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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