Waveland, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Waveland, Mississippi Summary
Life in Waveland research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Waveland over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Waveland:
The population in Waveland is 7,063.
The median home value in Waveland is $164,200.
The median income in Waveland is $46,250.
The cost of living in Waveland is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Waveland is $861.
The unemployment rate in Waveland is 10.0%.
The poverty rate in Waveland is 15.4%.
Table Of Contents
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 Crime Report
224
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,553.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
51.49%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waveland / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 224 | 3,553.9 | 2,392.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 111.1 | 291.2 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 47.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 95.2 | 194.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 217 | 3,442.8 | 2,101.6 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 222.1 | 488.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 189 | 2,998.6 | 1,408.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 222.1 | 205.0 | 246.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,352 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 6,358 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 6,382 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 6,454 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 6,449 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 6,463 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 6,487 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 6,492 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,504 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,490 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waveland
| Race | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.5% | 56.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 12.3% | 37.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Waveland
| Gender | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waveland for adults over 25
| Education | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 32.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 14.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Waveland, Mississippi
| Income | Waveland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.1% | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.6% | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.1% | 17.0% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.7% | 12.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.9% | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 3.8% | 9.5% |
