Waveland, MS Demographics

A map of Waveland's Population by Race

Waveland, Mississippi had a population of 7,210 in 2020. It was 73.7% White, 15.3% Black, 0.9% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waveland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waveland is the 52nd most populous. 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's White Population

5,314 residents of Waveland identify as White, or 73.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Waveland larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waveland is ranked #125 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waveland is more White than neighboring DeLisle (54.1% White). Waveland is less White than neighboring Bay St. Louis (75.4% White), Diamondhead (85.2% White), Henderson Point (89.7% White), and Kiln (86% White).

Waveland's Black Population

1,100 residents of Waveland identify as Black, or 15.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waveland considerably less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waveland is ranked #310 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waveland is more Black than neighboring Bay St. Louis (14.6% Black), Diamondhead (3.5% Black), Henderson Point (0% Black), and Kiln (3.1% Black). Waveland is less Black than neighboring DeLisle (37.5% Black).

Waveland's Asian Population

64 residents of Waveland identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waveland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waveland is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waveland is more Asian than neighboring DeLisle (0.5% Asian). Waveland is less Asian than neighboring Bay St. Louis (1% Asian), and Diamondhead (1.4% Asian).

Waveland's Hispanic Population

331 residents of Waveland identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waveland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waveland is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waveland is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay St. Louis (4.3% Hispanic), Henderson Point (4.3% Hispanic), Kiln (3.6% Hispanic), and DeLisle (2.7% Hispanic).

Waveland's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Waveland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waveland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waveland is ranked #44 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waveland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bay St. Louis (0.8% Native American/Other), Diamondhead (0.8% Native American/Other), and Henderson Point (0.4% Native American/Other). Waveland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kiln (1.1% Native American/Other), and DeLisle (1.1% Native American/Other).

Waveland's Multiracial Population

330 residents of Waveland identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waveland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Waveland is ranked #49 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waveland is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay St. Louis (4% Multiracial), Diamondhead (4.5% Multiracial), and DeLisle (4% Multiracial). Waveland is less Multiracial than neighboring Henderson Point (4.7% Multiracial), and Kiln (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.