Waggaman is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Waggaman has a 2024 population of 10,821. Waggaman is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually but its population has decreased by -0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,917 in 2020.
The average household income in Waggaman is $80,249 with a poverty rate of 26.45%. The median age in Waggaman is 38.4 years: 39 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waggaman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,715 | 72.67% |
| White | 2,124 | 20.01% |
| Two or more races | 555 | 5.23% |
| Other race | 223 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,771 | 2.82 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 1,491 | 3.11 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 1,059 | 1.13 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 1,007 | 4.22 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Male | 214 | 2.48 | 71 | 29 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 867 | 12.86% |
| Associates Degree | 244 | 3.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 408 | 6.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 599 | 8.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,449 | 36.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 368 | 5.46% |
| Some College | 1,805 | 26.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,468 | 3,747 | 804 |
| White | 1,617 | 1,406 | 130 |
| Hispanic | 655 | 352 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 355 | 259 | 0 |
| Other Race | 157 | 74 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 34.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,181 | $0 | $54,185 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,424 | $0 | $54,156 |
| High School Graduate | $37,775 | $54,484 | $22,184 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,728 | $43,242 | $12,383 |
| Overall | $37,416 | $49,677 | $23,573 |
| Some College | $36,148 | $0 | $23,929 |
$37,416
Average Earnings
$49,677
Average Male
$23,573
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.86% of Waggaman residents speak only English, while 4.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,705 | 2,392 | 31.04% |
| White | 1,981 | 284 | 14.34% |
| Hispanic | 721 | 130 | 18.03% |
| Other | 223 | 66 | 29.6% |
| Multiple | 555 | 64 | 11.53% |
26.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.9%
Male Poverty Rate
30.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waggaman is Black, with 31.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waggaman is Multiple, with 11.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.99% |
| Some College | 24.35% |
| High School | 17.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.7% |
| Female Employed | 13.43% |
| Male Employed | 6.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,027 | $90,222 |
| Households | $59,566 | $80,249 |
| Married Families | $88,736 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,782 | $45,723 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
802
Number of Veterans
621
Male Veterans
181
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 415 |
| Second Gulf War | 187 |
| Vietnam | 151 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 365 |
| 55 to 64 | 303 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 540 | 10.08% |
| White | 234 | 12.89% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 6.47% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 4.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.79%
Born in Waggaman
96.77%
Native Born
3.23%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
96.77% of Waggaman residents were born in the United States, with 88.79% having been born in Louisiana. 1.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,821 | 57 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 10,764 | 58 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 10,706 | -455 | -4.08% |
| 2021 | 11,161 | 244 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 10,917 | 900 | 8.98% |
| 2019 | 10,017 | 151 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 9,866 | 154 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 9,712 | 39 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 9,673 | 339 | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 9,334 | -523 | -5.31% |
| 2014 | 9,857 | -113 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 9,970 | 197 | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 9,773 | 69 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 9,704 | -311 | -3.11% |
| 2010 | 10,015 | 0 | 0% |