Waggaman, LA Demographics

A map of Waggaman's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	8,206	6,355	72.4%	64.6%
White	1,959	2,302	17.3%	23.4%
Hispanic	723	714	6.4%	7.3%
Multiracial	293	244	2.6%	2.5%
Asian	149	125	1.3%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	95	0.0%	1.0%

Waggaman, Louisiana has an estimated population of 11,330, a large increase from the 9,835 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% Black, 17.3% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waggaman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waggaman has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waggaman, that probability was 52.1% in 2020 and 44.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waggaman is ranked the 51st most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Waggaman was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waggaman's White Population

1,959 residents of Waggaman, or 17.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waggaman is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Waggaman ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waggaman's White population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. White residents' share of Waggaman's population has decreased from 23.4% to 17.3%.

Waggaman is less White than neighboring River Ridge (75.1% White), Harahan (82.9% White), Elmwood (43% White), Avondale (30.2% White), and Ama (53.9% White).

Waggaman's Black Population

8,206 residents of Waggaman, or 72.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waggaman is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Waggaman ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waggaman's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.1%. Black residents' share of Waggaman's population has increased from 64.6% to 72.4%.

Waggaman is more Black than neighboring River Ridge (8.1% Black), Harahan (3.4% Black), Elmwood (26.1% Black), Avondale (40.1% Black), and Ama (38.4% Black).

Waggaman's Asian Population

149 residents of Waggaman, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waggaman is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Waggaman ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waggaman's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Asian residents' share of Waggaman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Waggaman is more Asian than neighboring River Ridge (0.5% Asian), and Ama (0% Asian). Waggaman is less Asian than neighboring Harahan (2.8% Asian), Elmwood (11.5% Asian), and Avondale (12.4% Asian).

Waggaman's Hispanic Population

723 residents of Waggaman, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waggaman is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Waggaman ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waggaman's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Waggaman's population has decreased from 7.3% to 6.4%.

Waggaman is less Hispanic than neighboring River Ridge (11.7% Hispanic), Harahan (8.3% Hispanic), Elmwood (14.7% Hispanic), Avondale (9.7% Hispanic), and Ama (6.9% Hispanic).

Waggaman's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Waggaman, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waggaman is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Waggaman ranks 150th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waggaman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waggaman's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Waggaman is less Native American/Other than neighboring River Ridge (1.1% Native American/Other), Harahan (1.1% Native American/Other), Elmwood (0.4% Native American/Other), and Avondale (0.6% Native American/Other).

Waggaman's Multiracial Population

293 residents of Waggaman, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waggaman is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Waggaman ranks 359th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waggaman's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Waggaman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Waggaman is more Multiracial than neighboring Harahan (1.5% Multiracial), and Ama (0.7% Multiracial). Waggaman is less Multiracial than neighboring River Ridge (3.5% Multiracial), Elmwood (4.3% Multiracial), and Avondale (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.