Waveland, MS

Waveland, Mississippi

Introduction to Waveland, Mississippi

Waveland, Mississippi, in Hancock county, is located 17 miles W of Gulfport, Mississippi (center to center) and is 47 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the Biloxi - Gulfport - Pascagoula area. There are 6,674 residents in Waveland.

Waveland History

Waveland was originally a part of the old Shieldsboro. In 1888, it became a separate municipality. Prior to adopting its present name, the city was known as Grand Bend and Montgomery Station. The first post office of the area was established in 1875 and Joseph Carrio was appointed as the first postmaster. L.H. Fairchild was the first mayor of Waveland. The city was incorporated in 1972. Waveland suffered major destruction on August 17, 1969 when it was hit by the Hurricane Camille, and again on August 29, 2005 by the Hurricane Katrina.

Waveland and nearby Attractions

• Buccaneer State Park
• Jimmy Rutherford Fishing Pier
• Ohr - O'Keefe Museum of Art
• Mardis Gras Museum
• Fort Pike State Historic Site

Things To Do In Waveland

Waveland is home to the Buccaneer State Park, which offers facilities for swimming and fishing. The park also includes a scenic nature trail. One can visit the Fort Pike State Historic Site, which includes a museum and picnic area. The city offers easy access to Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Ohr - O'Keefe Museum of Art, and Mardis Gras Museum. The Waveland United Methodist Church, Saint Claire’s Catholic Church, and Lutheran Church of the Pines are some of the local churches. The Elwood Memorial Park is also worth taking a look around.

Waveland Transportation

Stennis International Airport is close by.

Waveland Higher Education

Pearl River Community College, Southern University at New Orleans, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Waveland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 18%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Waveland, MS

Comparing Waveland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Waveland Almanac

Waveland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Waveland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Waveland Colleges

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