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Waveland

Mississippi · 7,210 residents · 8.49 sq mi
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Waveland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,210
+8%since 2000
from 6,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
849 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Waveland
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,214
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,304 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,958
+76%since 2000
from $16,413 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(5,600)
Black11.1%(743)
Hispanic / Latino2%(135)
Asian1.5%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.7%(2,183)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(5,314)
Black15.3%(1,100)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(331)
Asian0.9%(64)
Other3.1%(224)
Diversity Score50.2%(3,616)
Diversity Score
50
+53%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+91%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−60.7 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waveland, Mississippi?

Waveland, Mississippi has about 7,210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waveland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Waveland, Mississippi earns about $47,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waveland, Mississippi expensive?

In Waveland, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $155,200, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Waveland, Mississippi?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Waveland, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waveland, Mississippi?

About 11.6% of people in Waveland, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waveland, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Waveland, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,841 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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