Demographics & People — Waveland, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,066 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,100 |
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| Median Age | 40.7 |
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| Total Households | 3,141 |
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| Family Households | 1,912 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2888 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,559 |
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| Black or African American | 836 |
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| Asian | 35 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 242 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,395 |
| Other groups | 1,536 |
| German | 811 |
| American | 790 |
| French (except Basque) | 602 |
| English | 489 |
| Irish | 484 |
| Italian | 358 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 186 |
| Cajun | 154 |
Language
| English Only | 6,388 |
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| Spanish | 115 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,702 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 552 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,490 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waveland, Mississippi.
