Waveland is a city located in Hancock County Mississippi. Waveland has a 2024 population of 6,921. Waveland is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,196 in 2020.
The average household income in Waveland is $74,350 with a poverty rate of 12.74%. The median age in Waveland is 41.6 years: 41.6 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waveland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,559 | 78.67% |
| Black or African American | 836 | 11.83% |
| Two or more races | 500 | 7.08% |
| Other race | 84 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,141 | 2.25 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 1,442 | 2.93 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 1,229 | 1.14 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 323 | 3.36 | 29.7 | 70.3 |
| Male | 147 | 2.46 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 366 | 7.22% |
| Associates Degree | 634 | 12.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 744 | 14.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 460 | 9.08% |
| High School Graduate | 1,285 | 25.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 2.78% |
| Some College | 1,438 | 28.37% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,050 | 3,767 | 1,146 |
| Black | 611 | 474 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 291 | 244 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 42 | 4 |
| Native American | 52 | 50 | 0 |
| Other Race | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $47,155 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,125 | $0 | $58,625 |
| High School Graduate | $42,371 | $44,821 | $34,232 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,719 | $44,031 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,615 | $56,935 | $39,651 |
| Some College | $44,583 | $83,313 | $37,500 |
$45,615
Average Earnings
$56,935
Average Male
$39,651
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.31% of Waveland residents speak only English, while 4.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,404 | 501 | 9.27% |
| Hispanic | 242 | 170 | 70.25% |
| Black | 836 | 154 | 18.42% |
| Multiple | 500 | 143 | 28.6% |
| Other | 84 | 84 | 100% |
12.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.61%
Male Poverty Rate
15.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waveland is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waveland is White, with 9.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.16% |
| High School | 11.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.39% |
| Some College | 8.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.74% |
| Female Employed | 8.36% |
| Male Employed | 1.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,427 | $91,871 |
| Households | $58,795 | $74,350 |
| Married Families | $105,707 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,993 | $47,091 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
527
Number of Veterans
479
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 223 |
| Vietnam | 221 |
| First Gulf War | 184 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 130 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 442 | 10.39% |
| Black | 85 | 11.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
44.47%
Born in Waveland
95.09%
Native Born
4.91%
Foreign Born
2.66%
Non Citizen
2.25%
Naturalized
95.09% of Waveland residents were born in the United States, with 44.47% having been born in Mississippi. 2.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,577 | -69 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 6,646 | -69 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 6,715 | -68 | -1% |
| 2026 | 6,783 | -69 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 6,852 | -69 | -1% |
| 2024 | 6,921 | -69 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 6,990 | 59 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 6,931 | -136 | -1.92% |
| 2021 | 7,067 | -129 | -1.79% |
| 2020 | 7,196 | 866 | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 6,330 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 6,334 | -34 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 6,368 | -32 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 6,400 | 19 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,381 | -49 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 6,430 | -25 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 6,455 | -48 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 6,503 | 27 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 6,476 | 37 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 6,439 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,674 | 1,305 | 24.31% |
| 1990 | 5,369 | 1,183 | 28.26% |
| 1980 | 4,186 | 1,078 | 34.68% |
| 1970 | 3,108 | -3,469 | -52.74% |