Waveland, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Waveland, Mississippi Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,352
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
11.6%
Median Home
$155,200
Median Income
$47,214
Median Rent
$730
Waveland SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
4
Waveland, MS Cost Of Living
87
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 | 87 | 82 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 67 | 64 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 97 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,352 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 6,358 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 6,382 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 6,454 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 6,449 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 6,463 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,487 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 6,492 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,504 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,490 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waveland
| Race | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.8% | 56.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 14.5% | 37.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 3.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Waveland
| Gender | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waveland for adults over 25
| Education | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Waveland, Mississippi
| Income | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 19.6% | 11.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.0% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.6% | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 3.4% | 8.3% |
