Waveland, MS Population by Age

The median age in Waveland, MS is 39.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.93% were under the age of 15, 18.46% aged 15 to 29, 48.01% aged 30 to 64, 15.90% aged 65 to 84, and 0.69% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Waveland, MS population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Waveland's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 480 6.8%
5 to 9 years 261 3.7%
10 to 14 years 455 6.44%
15 to 19 years 827 11.71%
20 to 24 years 210 2.97%
25 to 29 years 267 3.78%
30 to 34 years 494 6.99%
35 to 39 years 612 8.66%
40 to 44 years 582 8.24%
45 to 49 years 469 6.64%
50 to 54 years 563 7.97%
55 to 59 years 358 5.07%
60 to 64 years 313 4.43%
65 to 69 years 408 5.78%
70 to 74 years 414 5.86%
75 to 79 years 255 3.61%
80 to 84 years 46 0.65%
85 years and over 49 0.69%
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Waveland, MS population by age group

Key stats
2,233
Population under 25 years
1,955
Population aged 25-44
1,703
Population aged 45-64
1,172
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Waveland's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Waveland, MS population by age group. The largest age group was 15-19 years with a poulation of 827 (11.71% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Waveland, MS was for the group of age 15-19 years with a population of 827 (11.71%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Waveland, MS was the 80-84 years with a population of 46 (0.65%).

Waveland, MS population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Waveland, MS's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Waveland's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Waveland, MS population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 4,196 (59.41% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 1,695 24%
18 to 64 years 4,196 59.41%
85 years and over 1,172 16.59%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Waveland's population under 18 was 24.00%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Waveland's working population (between 18 and 64) was 59.41%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Waveland's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.59% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Waveland, MS population pyramid

Population pyramid for Waveland, MS is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Waveland's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Waveland, MS, is 25.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Waveland, MS, is 25.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Waveland, MS is 50.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Waveland, MS is 4.0.
The graph shows Waveland's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Waveland, MS population pyramid i.e. Waveland population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Waveland, MS's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 314 166 480
5 to 9 years 67 194 261
10 to 14 years 277 178 455
15 to 19 years 336 491 827
20 to 24 years 96 114 210
25 to 29 years 174 93 267
30 to 34 years 253 241 494
35 to 39 years 292 320 612
40 to 44 years 210 372 582
45 to 49 years 179 290 469
50 to 54 years 171 392 563
55 to 59 years 67 291 358
60 to 64 years 263 50 313
65 to 69 years 156 252 408
70 to 74 years 235 179 414
75 to 79 years 148 107 255
80 to 84 years 30 16 46
85 years and over 34 15 49
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Things to know

What is the population of Waveland, MS under 18?

Waveland's population under the age of 18 is 1,695, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 24.00% of the total resident population of Waveland, MS.

What is the aging population in Waveland, MS?

Waveland's population aged 65 years and above was 1,172. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 16.59% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Waveland, MS Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Waveland age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Waveland population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Waveland. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Waveland by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Waveland.

Key observations

The largest age group in Waveland, MS was for the group of age 15-19 years with a population of 827 (11.71%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Waveland, MS was the 80-84 years with a population of 46 (0.65%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Waveland population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Waveland is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Waveland total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Waveland Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Waveland, MS Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Waveland - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Waveland population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Waveland. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Waveland population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Waveland population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Waveland is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Waveland is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Waveland Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Waveland, MS Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Waveland, MS population pyramid, which represents the Waveland population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Waveland, MS, is 25.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Waveland, MS, is 25.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Waveland, MS is 50.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Waveland, MS is 4.0.

Waveland population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Waveland population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Waveland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Waveland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Waveland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Waveland Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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