Waterproof, Louisiana
Waterproof: Village in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
About
Waterproof is a village located in the county of Tensas Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 688 and a population density of 983 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 532 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Waterproof
| Population : | 532 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Tensas Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 0.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:27:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 71375 |
| Density : | 760 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -29.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waterproof is located at 31°48'18"N 91°23'0"W (31.8048800, -91.3834500).
Waterproof map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Waterproof decreased by 29.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 688 | - | census |
| 2011 | 662 | -3.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 647 | -2.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 638 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 627 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 617 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 600 | -2.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 587 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 573 | -2.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 555 | -3.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 532 | -4.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 32,896 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 32,385 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 34,927 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 32,457 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 82.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 12.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 14.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 880 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 30.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $424,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,880 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,201 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,560 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,387 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.88 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,378 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 243,988 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 529,091 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 482,439 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,687 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $123,159 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $52,230 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,752 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,290 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,092 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 505 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,144 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,414 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,315.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.14 |
Schools in Waterproof
College & universities near Waterproof, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175342 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State (MS) | 39096-7500 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waterproof, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| MCB | McComb | 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Waterproof
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Waterpr Post Office | Waterproof (LA) | 71375 |
| Clayton Post Office | Clayton (LA) | 71326 |
| Saint Joseph Post Office | Saint Joseph (LA) | 71366 |
| Ferriday Post Office | Ferriday (LA) | 71334 |
| Sicily Island Post Office | Sicily Island (LA) | 71368 |
Other cities in Tensas Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tensas Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph | 945 | Town in and the parish seat of Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States |
| Newellton | 927 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |