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Cost of living in Waggaman summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waggaman. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waggaman is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waggaman is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waggaman is $166,570.
The median income in Waggaman is $68,374.
Waggaman's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waggaman Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waggaman | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waggaman, LA Weather
The average high in Waggaman is 78.3° and the average low is 60.7°.
There are 76.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waggaman |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Waggaman Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waggaman
The current population in Waggaman is 11,330. The population has increased 13.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,330 | 6.7% |
| 2023 | 10,617 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 10,706 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 11,161 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 10,917 | 9.0% |
| 2019 | 10,017 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 9,866 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 9,712 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 9,673 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 9,334 | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 9,857 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 9,970 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 9,773 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 9,704 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 9,979 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waggaman
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Waggaman is:
17.3% White with 1,959 White residents.
72.4% African American with 8,206 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 149 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 293 Two Or More residents.
6.4% Hispanic with 723 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waggaman | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17.3% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 72.4% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waggaman
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Waggaman is 49.5% female with 5,603 female residents.
Waggaman is 50.5% male with 5,727 male residents.
| Gender | Waggaman | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waggaman for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Waggaman completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Waggaman completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Waggaman completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Waggaman completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Waggaman completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Waggaman completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Waggaman completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Waggaman completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Waggaman completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waggaman | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waggaman, Louisiana
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5.3% of households in Waggaman earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in Waggaman earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.0% of households in Waggaman earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.9% of households in Waggaman earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.5% of households in Waggaman earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.0% of households in Waggaman earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.0% of households in Waggaman earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.3% of households in Waggaman earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Waggaman earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.8% of households in Waggaman earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waggaman | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.3% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
