Waveland, Mississippi

About Waveland

Set in the southern part of Mississippi, Waveland is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 7,043.

Officially, Waveland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 830 residents per square mile.

📰 Waveland News Today

• This Mississippi Coast city is getting 3 popular chain restaurants, including Starbucks nola.com · Aug 15
• Amtrak train crash with 18-wheeler in Waveland, Mississippi area WGNO · Aug 7
• Mississippi Supreme Court upholds Waveland’s approval of North Beach Blvd. development WLOX · Apr 16
• Patrick Jenkins Johnston Obituary May 22, 2026 Edmond Fahey Funeral Home · May 22
• Weather and Radar Map for Waveland, Mississippi 39576 - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · May 31

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Waveland Unique

• Positioned in southern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,043.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Waveland

• Waffle House — american
• BB's Barbeque — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Waveland Civic Center and Ground Zero Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waveland

• Buccaneer State Park reviews ★
• Elwood Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Waveland

• WAVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Waveland

🏘️ Nearby Communities