Waveland SnackAbility
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Crime in Waveland summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Waveland. Key points include:
There were 188 total crimes in Waveland in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Waveland is 2,715.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Waveland is 72.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Waveland is 2,643.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Waveland is 28.14% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Waveland Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waveland / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 188 | 2,715.6 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 72.2 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 72.2 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 183 | 2,643.4 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 130.0 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 166 | 2,397.8 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 115.6 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Waveland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Waveland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Waveland is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Waveland is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Waveland is $210,333.
The median income in Waveland is $68,693.
Waveland's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Waveland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Waveland | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 82 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Waveland, MS Weather
The average high in Waveland is 76.1° and the average low is 58.5°.
There are 75.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Waveland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Waveland, MS Photos
2 Reviews & Comments About Waveland
Crime is not low in Waveland, I just recently moved my family far away from Waveland partly due to the crime.
I'll agree that its a nice city that's trying to come back from a tragedy like Katrina but something definitely needs to be done about the crime.
As far as places in the delta,it said places with 5k + population. I lived in waveland and did a lot of work there and yes a lot of vacant homes not to mention the crime in bayside and shoreline.
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Waveland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Waveland
The current population in Waveland is 7,062. The population has increased 8.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,062 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 7,066 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 7,075 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,063 | 11.2% |
| 2020 | 6,352 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,336 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 6,358 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 6,382 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 6,454 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,449 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,463 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 6,487 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,492 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,504 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 6,490 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waveland
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Waveland is:
77.7% White with 5,487 White residents.
12.0% African American with 844 African American residents.
1.1% American Indian with 77 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 146 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 256 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 252 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.7% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.0% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Waveland
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Waveland is 52.5% female with 3,710 female residents.
Waveland is 47.5% male with 3,352 male residents.
| Gender | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waveland for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Waveland completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Waveland completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Waveland completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Waveland completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Waveland completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Waveland completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Waveland completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Waveland completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Waveland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waveland, Mississippi
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2.6% of households in Waveland earn Less than $10,000.
7.5% of households in Waveland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.0% of households in Waveland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Waveland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Waveland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Waveland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.6% of households in Waveland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.6% of households in Waveland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.8% of households in Waveland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.1% of households in Waveland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.5% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.6% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.8% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
