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Waveland, MS


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Waveland, Mississippi

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

The People and Families of Waveland

In Waveland, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waveland had a median family income of $38,438. In Waveland, most people are middle class or better. The city is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Waveland.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Waveland Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Waveland that were owner-occupied was 72%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Waveland, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Waveland, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Waveland, MS

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population73
Racial Diversity76
Age of the Population79
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Women510
Well-Paid Single Men410
Male Share of the Population48
Children Under 5 Years Old42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better49
People Above Poverty49
Median Family Income38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home48
Public Transportation Use34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes91
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime24

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