Waveland, MS Demographics

A map of Waveland's Population by Race

Waveland, Mississippi has an estimated population of 7,062, a slight decrease from the 7,210 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 12.0% Black, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waveland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waveland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waveland, that probability was 42.9% in 2020 and 37.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waveland is ranked the 53rd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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). Waveland was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waveland's White Population

5,487 residents of Waveland, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waveland is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Waveland ranks 125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waveland's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Waveland's population has increased from 73.7% to 77.7%.

Waveland is more White than neighboring Bay St. Louis (75.6% White), and DeLisle (61.1% White). Waveland is less White than neighboring Diamondhead (84.3% White), Henderson Point (96.6% White), and Kiln (94.5% White).

Waveland's Black Population

844 residents of Waveland, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waveland is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Waveland ranks 311th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waveland's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Black residents' share of Waveland's population has decreased from 15.3% to 12.0%.

Waveland is more Black than neighboring Diamondhead (2.6% Black), Henderson Point (0% Black), and Kiln (2.5% Black). Waveland is less Black than neighboring Bay St. Louis (13.7% Black), and DeLisle (26.3% Black).

Waveland's Asian Population

146 residents of Waveland, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waveland is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Waveland ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waveland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 128.1%. Asian residents' share of Waveland's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.1%.

Waveland is more Asian than neighboring Bay St. Louis (1.3% Asian), Diamondhead (1.4% Asian), Henderson Point (0% Asian), Kiln (0% Asian), and DeLisle (0% Asian).

Waveland's Hispanic Population

252 residents of Waveland, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waveland is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Waveland ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waveland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Waveland's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.6%.

Waveland is more Hispanic than neighboring Henderson Point (3.4% Hispanic), and Kiln (2.9% Hispanic). Waveland is less Hispanic than neighboring Bay St. Louis (4.6% Hispanic), Diamondhead (5.5% Hispanic), and DeLisle (11.2% Hispanic).

Waveland's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Waveland, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waveland is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Waveland ranks 49th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waveland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waveland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Waveland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Diamondhead (0.1% Native American/Other), Henderson Point (0% Native American/Other), Kiln (0% Native American/Other), and DeLisle (0.7% Native American/Other). Waveland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bay St. Louis (2.5% Native American/Other).

Waveland's Multiracial Population

256 residents of Waveland, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waveland is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Waveland ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waveland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Waveland's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.6%.

Waveland is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay St. Louis (2.3% Multiracial), Henderson Point (0% Multiracial), Kiln (0% Multiracial), and DeLisle (0.7% Multiracial). Waveland is less Multiracial than neighboring Diamondhead (6% 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.