Waveland, MS Profile
Waveland, MS, population 5,690, is located
in Mississippi's Hancock county,
about 47.7 miles from New Orleans and 51.0 miles from Metairie.
Through the 90's Waveland's population has grown by about 24%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Waveland has grown by about 8%. Since 2005 Waveland's population has declined by about 32%.
Waveland's property crime levels tend to be higher than Mississippi's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Waveland tend to be lower than Mississippi's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 85% |
| African American | 11% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 7,949 | N/A |
| 2001 | 7,939 | -0.13% |
| 2002 | 7,927 | -0.15% |
| 2003 | 7,987 | 0.76% |
| 2004 | 8,269 | 3.53% |
| 2005 | 8,348 | 0.96% |
| 2006 | 4,595 | -9.99% |
| 2007 | 4,792 | 4.29% |
| 2008 | 5,291 | 9.99% |
| 2009 | 5,690 | 7.54% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $33,304 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 149 |
| 2002 | 282 |
| 2003 | 118 |
| 2004 | 102 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 459 |
| 2008 | 153 |
| 2009 | 196 |
| 2010 | 268 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 10 | 9 |
| 2003 |
1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 |
0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2006 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2010 |
0 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,712 |
| 2002 | 4,691 |
| 2003 | 5,001 |
| 2004 | 5,560 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 7,639 |
| 2008 | 5,435 |
| 2009 | 6,698 |
| 2010 | 6,885 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
63 |
301 |
19 |
| 2002 |
40 |
260 |
16 |
| 2003 |
65 |
258 |
15 |
| 2004 |
58 |
304 |
20 |
| 2005 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2006 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2007 |
87 |
320 |
26 |
| 2008 |
65 |
300 |
27 |
| 2009 |
45 |
285 |
11 |
| 2010 |
72 |
303 |
10 |
Location
| Elevation | 17 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 6.8 Square Miles |
