Demographics & People — Waggaman, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,617 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,200 |
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| Median Age | 33.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,771 |
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| Family Households | 2,712 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4211 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,124 |
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| Black or African American | 7,715 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 721 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,222 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,393 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 721 |
| Italian | 501 |
| French (except Basque) | 450 |
| American | 348 |
| German | 336 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 276 |
| Irish | 185 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 181 |
Language
| English Only | 9,749 |
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| Spanish | 416 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,170 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 692 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,958 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waggaman, Louisiana.
