Waterproof, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
573
Population
819/sq mi density
$24,286
Median Income
$13,271 per capita
$48,400
Home Value
$137,467 Zillow
$474
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$24,286 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,400 home value, $474/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
573
Census 2023
Population Density
819
per square mile
Land Area
0.7
square miles (1.8 km²)
Median Age
37.1 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
26.2%
Male
73.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 90.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
4.7%
Black
90.1%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
4.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.8%
Spanish
0.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.0%
Veterans
1.8%
70% below US avg (6%)
Disability
21.5%
65% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.3%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.7%
36% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 573 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 819 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 26.2% |
| Female | 73.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 90.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
Language
| English Only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.0% |
| Veterans | 1.8% |
| Disability | 21.5% |
| Health Insurance | 88.3% |
| Uninsured | 11.7% |
| Broadband Access | 55.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |