Census Bureau data for Waggaman CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Waggaman CDP
- What is the median household income in Waggaman CDP?
- The median household income in Waggaman CDP is $59,566 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Waggaman CDP?
- The poverty rate in Waggaman CDP is 26.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Waggaman CDP?
- $158,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Waggaman CDP?
- The median gross rent in Waggaman CDP is $1,417 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Waggaman CDP residents have a college degree?
- 14.9% of adults in Waggaman CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,617
Median Income
$59,566
Median Home Value
$158,500
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.2%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,491 (+29.3%)
Home Value:
+$45,700 (+40.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.0 pp (+17.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.1 pp (+16.4%)
Unemployment:
-9.1 pp (-59.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
10,617
Median Age
38.0
Female
52.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 18.7%
Black 72.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Other 2.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.5%
Cuban
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,566
±$29,624
-$457 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$80,238
Median Family Income
$78,027
Poverty Rate
26.3%
+12.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
39.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
21.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
9.1%
$15–25k
7.2%
$25–35k
14.3%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
8.8%
$75–100k
16.5%
$100–150k
12.7%
$150–200k
6.9%
$200k+
8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,087
Owner-Occupied
69.6%
Renter-Occupied
30.4%
Vacancy Rate
7.7%
Median Home Value
$158,500
-$50,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,417
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
64.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.9%
$50–100k
10.9%
$100–200k
32.5%
$200–300k
13.9%
$300–500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
18.1%
$1–1.5k
41.6%
$1.5–2k
35.5%
$2–2.5k
4.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.0%
1 vehicle
37.1%
2 vehicles
25.7%
3+
27.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
95.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
0.4%
Mobile home
2.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.5%
1940–1969
0.1%
1970–1999
18.9%
2000–2009
18.6%
2010+
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.9%
-11.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.9%
Some College / Associate
26.8%
Less Than High School
5.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
-0.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.5%
Self-Employed
5.0%
Government Workers
20.0%
Private For-Profit
75.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.8%
Transportation
10.3%
Public Admin
10.2%
Arts/Entmt.
9.2%
Prof. Services
8.9%
Finance
7.6%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Retail
6.6%
Construction
6.2%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
32.0%
Management
22.5%
Production
21.1%
Sales
16.5%
Construction
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
30.5 min
Drove Alone
79.9%
Carpool
12.9%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
5.5%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,771
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.2%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
8.6%
20–24
8.3%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
8.6%
45–54
14.7%
55–64
10.1%
65–74
4.0%
75–84
9.4%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 26.5%
Working age (18–64): 73.5%
65 and over: 14.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.2%
Naturalized Citizen
62.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.3%
With a Disability
18.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.0%
Uninsured
5.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.9%
Has a Computer
93.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023