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Population Review

Waggaman, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Waggaman, Louisiana is 10,617 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $59,566, the median home value is $158,500, and the median age is 38.4.

10,617

Population

1852

People / sq mi

$59,566

Median Income

$158,500

Median Home Value

Waggaman covers 5.7 sq mi of land at 1852 people per square mile.

About Waggaman, LA

Waggaman is a city in Louisiana with a population of 10,617. It ranks #55 among cities in Louisiana by population. The median age is 38.4, in line with the national median. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

The median household income in Waggaman is $59,566, below the US median of $74,580. 26.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $158,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,417. The homeownership rate of 69.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Waggaman reflects 14.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.5 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White20.0%
Black or African American72.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$59,566

Median Household Income

$29,398

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$158,500

Median Home Value

$1,417

Median Rent

69.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.7%

High School+

14.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

79.9%

Public Transit

5.5%

Work From Home

30.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.0%

Foreign Born

95.9%

Non-English at Home

10.3%

Veterans

18.7%

With Disability

95.0%

Health Insurance

93.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.8%
Retail Trade10.3%
Public Administration10.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.9%
Information7.6%
Manufacturing6.7%
Construction6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Waggaman, Louisiana has a population of 10,617 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest city in Louisiana.

The median household income in Waggaman, Louisiana is $59,566, with 26.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Waggaman, Louisiana is $158,500, with median monthly rent at $1,417 and a homeownership rate of 69.6%.

The median age in Waggaman, Louisiana is 38.4 years. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.