Waterproof is a town located in Tensas Parish Louisiana. Waterproof has a 2024 population of 470. Waterproof is currently declining at a rate of -3.49% annually and its population has decreased by -12.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 537 in 2020.
The average household income in Waterproof is $27,105 with a poverty rate of 74.67%. The median age in Waterproof is 37 years: 57.8 years for males, and 18.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterproof was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 514 | 85.1% |
| White | 48 | 7.95% |
| Asian | 34 | 5.63% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 191 | 3.16 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.04 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 38 | 10.71 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 19 | 1.84 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Male | 5 | 5.6 | 100 | 0 |
7.58
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 16.56% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 2.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 20.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.32% |
| High School Graduate | 139 | 44.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 51 | 16.24% |
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 | 244 | 191 | 64 |
| White | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 26.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $21,386 | $0 | $21,386 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,750 | $0 | $26,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,318 | $0 | $22,455 |
| Some College | $42,639 | $0 | $42,917 |
$22,318
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$22,455
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.26% of Waterproof residents speak only English, while 0.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 514 | 409 | 79.57% |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 100% |
| Multiple | 8 | 8 | 100% |
74.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
61.99%
Male Poverty Rate
79.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterproof is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterproof is Black, with 79.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 91.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 81.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 89.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77.36% |
| Some College | 60.34% |
| High School | 27.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 16.33% |
| Female Employed | 1.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $33,861 |
| Households | $21,953 | $27,105 |
| Married Families | $54,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,528 | $23,857 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
9.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
10.9%
Male Marriage Rate
8.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 2 | 0.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
28%
Labor Force Participation
24.9%
Employment Rate
11%
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
73.34%
Born in Waterproof
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.34% of Waterproof residents were born in the United States, with 73.34% having been born in Louisiana. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 386 | -17 | -4.22% |
| 2028 | 403 | -17 | -4.05% |
| 2027 | 420 | -16 | -3.67% |
| 2026 | 436 | -17 | -3.75% |
| 2025 | 453 | -17 | -3.62% |
| 2024 | 470 | -17 | -3.49% |
| 2023 | 487 | -8 | -1.62% |
| 2022 | 495 | -30 | -5.71% |
| 2021 | 525 | -12 | -2.23% |
| 2020 | 537 | -15 | -2.72% |
| 2019 | 552 | -18 | -3.16% |
| 2018 | 570 | -16 | -2.73% |
| 2017 | 586 | -12 | -2.01% |
| 2016 | 598 | -17 | -2.76% |
| 2015 | 615 | -11 | -1.76% |
| 2014 | 626 | -12 | -1.88% |
| 2013 | 638 | -10 | -1.54% |
| 2012 | 648 | -12 | -1.82% |
| 2011 | 660 | -19 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 679 | 0 | 0% |