Waveland, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Waveland, Mississippi Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,336
Unemployment
10.3%
Poverty
14.8%
Median Home
$137,800
Median Income
$43,860
Median Rent
$806
Waveland SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
7
Commute
4
Waveland, MS Crime Report
331
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,218.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
110.70%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waveland / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 331 | 5,218.4 | 2,653.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 47.3 | 277.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 11.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 15.8 | 57.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 31.5 | 184.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 328 | 5,171.1 | 2,375.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 26 | 409.9 | 627.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 289 | 4,556.2 | 1,555.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 205.0 | 193.1 | 219.9 |
Waveland, MS Cost Of Living
89
Waveland's Overall Cost Of Living
Waveland's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Waveland | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
Waveland, MS Photos
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Rankings for Waveland in Mississippi
Map Of Waveland, MS
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Population over time in Waveland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 56.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 13.3% | 37.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Waveland
| Gender | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waveland for adults over 25
| Education | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Waveland, Mississippi
| Income | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.3% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 16.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.1% | 10.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
