Waveland, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Waveland decreased by 953. In this period, the peak population was 8,361 in the year 2005. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7,943 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,922 | -21 | -0.26% |
| 2002 | 7,916 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2003 | 7,984 | 68 | 0.86% |
| 2004 | 8,274 | 290 | 3.63% |
| 2005 | 8,361 | 87 | 1.05% |
| 2006 | 4,602 | -3,759 | -44.96% |
| 2007 | 4,796 | 194 | 4.22% |
| 2008 | 5,297 | 501 | 10.45% |
| 2009 | 5,689 | 392 | 7.40% |
| 2010 | 6,439 | 750 | 13.18% |
| 2011 | 6,476 | 37 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 6,503 | 27 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 6,455 | -48 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 6,430 | -25 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 6,381 | -49 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 6,400 | 19 | 0.30% |
| 2017 | 6,368 | -32 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 6,334 | -34 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 6,330 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 7,196 | 866 | 13.68% |
| 2021 | 7,067 | -129 | -1.79% |
| 2022 | 6,931 | -136 | -1.92% |
| 2023 | 6,990 | 59 | 0.85% |
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Waveland, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Waveland's population decreased by 1,504 (18.93%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Waveland's population increased by 757 (11.76%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Waveland's population decreased by 206 (2.86%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Waveland's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,990.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Waveland's population peaked in year 2005 at 8,361.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Waveland's population was lowest in year 2006 at 4,602.
Waveland, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Waveland grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Waveland had an average annual population growth rate of 0.52% per year. Overall the population shrank 12% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Waveland annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.52% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Waveland population grew the most, with an increase of 866 people (a 13.68% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Waveland population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,759 people (a 44.96% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Waveland, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Waveland's population decreased by 77 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 136 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 59 (0.85%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Waveland, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Waveland increased by 535 (8.29%). The population was highest at 7,196 in the year 2020 and lowest at 6,330 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.89%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)