Waveland
City in Hancock County, Mississippi
Waveland is a city in Hancock County, Mississippi, with 7,210 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bay St. Louis, 2.8 miles NE.
- 7,210residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 8.5 sq miland area · 22.0 km²
- 849 / sq mipopulation density
- 39576ZIP code
About Waveland
Waveland is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city of Waveland was incorporated in 1972. As of the 2020 census, Waveland had a population of 7,210. Waveland was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Camille on August 17, 1969, and by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005.
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Living in Waveland
- Median household income
- $68,693
- Median home value
- $218,900
- Median rent
- $927/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Waveland had 7,210 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,210 |
|---|---|
| Density | 849 per sq mi (328 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waveland at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,210 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.49 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2963° N, 89.3933° W |
| ZIP code | 39576 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2878200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waveland
- Bay St. Louis2.8 mi NE
- Henderson Point6.5 mi E
- Diamondhead7.9 mi N
- Kiln8.7 mi N
- DeLisle9.2 mi NE
- Pass Christian9.3 mi E
- Pearlington13.0 mi W
- Long Beach14.3 mi E
- Gulfport21.1 mi NE
- Lyman21.4 mi NE
- Pearl River, LA21.5 mi W
- Nicholson22.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Waveland
What county is Waveland in?
Waveland is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Waveland, MS?
7,210 people lived in Waveland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waveland, MS?
The ZIP code of Waveland is 39576.
What is the elevation of Waveland?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waveland?
Bay St. Louis (2.8 mi), Henderson Point (6.5 mi), Diamondhead (7.9 mi), Kiln (8.7 mi), DeLisle (9.2 mi).
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