Unified School District · MS
Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District
Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 16,198. The median household income is $70,291 and the median age is 51.2.
16,198
Population
863
People / sq mi
$70,291
Median Income
51.2
Median Age
Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District covers 19 sq mi of land at 862.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,291
Median Household Income
$48,709
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$253,000
Median Home Value
$983
Median Rent
72.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.3%
High School+
34.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District serves a community with a population of 16,198 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District is $70,291, with a per capita income of $48,709. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District is 76.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District, 90.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District is $253,000, with a median rent of $983. The homeownership rate is 72.2%.
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Data for Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2800570).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.