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Waterproof

Louisiana · 541 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 $23,966. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 293 residents. The poverty rate of 57.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
541
−35%since 2000
from 834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
776 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+4%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4876498119721K1990201020202024Waterproof
2024576
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,966
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,517
+52%since 2000
from $9,523 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
57.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$554
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
39.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(30)
Black90.8%(491)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.1%(98)
Diversity Score
18
−36%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+35.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
62.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2013
from 53.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterproof, Louisiana?

Waterproof, Louisiana has about 541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterproof, Louisiana?

The typical household in Waterproof, Louisiana earns about $23,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterproof, Louisiana expensive?

In Waterproof, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Waterproof, Louisiana?

About 25.4% 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 57.3% 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 539 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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