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Waveland, MS

Total Population
6,228
Median Household Income
$59,643
Median Home Value
$206,900
Median Rent
$909

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$59,643
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$206,900
100.3% above state median
Rent
$909
100% above state median
Median Age
43.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Waveland, MS

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

25.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 8.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$59,643
-20.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-64,390,717
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.28 people

Total Households
2,730
Family Households
46.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
25.1%
#2 Industry
Finance
22.7%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
16.7%
Total Employed Residents:1,637

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.9%
113 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,898
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.4%
3,161 employed
Labor Force
3,482
301 unemployed
Median Age
43.8 years
Per Capita Income
$34,229
Poverty Rate
13.7%

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