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City	Waveland
State	Mississippi (MS)
County	Hancock County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.295414
Longitude	-89.393703
Population	7,210
Density	327.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	39576
Area Code	228
County Seat	Bay St. Louis
School District	Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District

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About Waveland, Mississippi

Waveland is a locality in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,210. The population density is 327.9 people per km². Waveland is located at 30.2954°N, 89.3937°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Waveland is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 39576.

Waveland anchors itself along a flat, low-lying coastal plain where the horizon dissolves into the pale, salt-heavy atmosphere of the Gulf of Mexico. It lies 3.1 miles west-southwest of Bay St. Louis, MS (from Bay St. Louis, MS: bearing 241°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south of Diamondhead. The terrain remains largely level, characterized by moist, silty earth that supports dense thickets of coastal vegetation and sprawling oaks draped in Spanish moss. A mile away, the gentle movement of Edwards Bayou carves a path toward the shore, feeding into the wider tidal systems that define the region. Visitors often find respite at Gex Park, a local space that offers a direct perspective of the shimmering, expansive water. Beyond the immediate coastline, the distant silhouette of Cameron Island breaks the line of the sea, while the terrain remains remarkably consistent until one considers the distant Great Sand Hill rising nineteen miles inland.

Waveland grew from a desire for quiet retreat, evolving from early land grants into a place defined by the slow, seasonal pulse of the Southern coast. The local economy has long balanced the practical necessities of maritime activity with a lean, resilient service sector that caters to both residents and those drawn to the salt air. While industry here is modest, the reliance on the Gulf of Mexico ensures that the rhythm of commerce often aligns with the tides and the shifting needs of a working waterfront. Many families have persisted through generations, maintaining a quiet dignity that ignores the frantic pace of larger metropolitan hubs. The labor of the people reflects a pragmatic engagement with the environment, where the value of a day is measured by the clarity of the sky and the steady, reliable return of the catch.

Waveland maintains a character defined by its unpretentious, open-hearted hospitality and a deep-seated connection to the natural world. Daily life moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, allowing for long afternoons spent observing the light as it turns a deep, bruised purple over the water at dusk. The local culture is one of endurance and quiet reflection, marked by community gatherings that favor shared stories over grand spectacle. While the region is modest, it has served as a sanctuary for various figures seeking solitude, including the celebrated author Walker Percy, who found the atmospheric density of this coast conducive to his contemplative work. Events here are simple, often revolving around the seasonal bounty or the simple pleasure of a clear day at Gex Park, far from the noise of modern life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Grand Bayou Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 262° W
Grand Bayou Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.5 mi, 263° W
Martin Luther Kind Jr Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 132° SE
Elmwood Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 156° SE
Buccaneer State Park (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 195° S
Jourdan River Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 017° N
Jourdan River Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.9 mi, 016° N
Pass Christian Hurricane Camille Memorial (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 081° E
Hawk at War Memorial Park (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 080° E
Pass Christian Hurricane Katrina Memorial (Monument) — 9.3 mi, 081° E
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 15.0 mi, 107° E · 213k acres
Lance Lumpkin Stadium (Stadium) — 15.3 mi, 074° E
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.4 mi, 255° W · 56k acres
Ship Island Excursions (Attraction) — 18.7 mi, 075° E
World’s “Largest Rocker” (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 054° NE
De Soto National Forest (National Forest) — 19.4 mi, 070° E · 532k acres
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.7 mi, 297° NW · 73k acres
TrainTastic (Museum) — 20.8 mi, 072° E
Acadiana Cinema (Cinema) — 23.1 mi, 318° NW
Slidell Auditorium (Theatre) — 23.2 mi, 267° W
Mural at Katiecakes (Public Artwork) — 23.4 mi, 313° NW
Crackin Shells Dippin Tails (Attraction) — 23.6 mi, 313° NW
Mcdonald Funeral Home (Museum) — 23.6 mi, 313° NW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 23.9 mi, 313° NW
Carver Museum (Museum) — 24.3 mi, 313° NW
Camp Salmen Lodge (Historic Ruins) — 25.7 mi, 269° W
Ship Island Light (Historic Ruins) — 26.2 mi, 103° E
Saenger Theater for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 30.8 mi, 077° E
Breton National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 34.9 mi, 118° SE · 12k acres
CCC Dining Hall Ruins (Viewpoint) — 36.6 mi, 079° E

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