Waggaman is a city in Louisiana state in USA with a population of 10917 residents.. The poverty rate of Waggaman is 25.3%, which is 81% higher than national average. The typical household in Waggaman earns $45793 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 12 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 54.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Waggaman are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Waggaman is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Waggaman, only 83% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Waggaman remained 10.6%, which is 126% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Waggaman, only 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Waggaman is 91, which is 9% lower than national average. Median home value in Waggaman is $114800 , which is 50% lower than national average. While median income in Waggaman remained $45793, which is 32% lower than national average.