Waveland, Mississippi

Waveland is a city in Hancock County, Mississippi. The population of the city is 6,435.
Waveland 	Mississippi
Incorporated 	1972
Motto 	"America's Small Beach Town"
County 	Hancock
Population 	6,435
Elevation 	16 ft (5 m)
Mayor 	Joseph Robinson
City Guildmaster	Lyle Myers
ZIP code 	39576
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
78.87% White (5,075)
12.87% Black or African American (828)
8.27% Other (532)
20.3% (1,306) of Waveland residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Waveland has low to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 6 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.22 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Hancock County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Due to close proximity, the guilds of both Waveland and Bay St. Louis are unified.
* The Silver Slipper Casino opened on November 9, 2006.
* Andrew Jackson once lived and owned land in Waveland on what is now known as Jackson Ridge. Much of Jackson Ridge later became Buccaneer State Park.
* Jazz clarinetist Johnny Dodds was born in Waveland.
* Most of Hancock County's retail is in Waveland. The city itself offers dollar stores, Walmart, Lowe's Home Improvement, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Claiborne Hill Supermarket, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, a few fast food places, Bayou La Croix Coastal Preserve, Beacon Theatres, Budget Inn, J's Restaurant, Da Kitchen Too, Rusty Rail Tavern, S & B Sports Bar, Dunk's Southern Style Buffet & Catering, Roger's Sports Bar & Grill, and a few other things.
Category:Mississippi Cities