This was 11.5 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 449.
90.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Waveland for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 21 | 9.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 96 | 41.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 12 | 5.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 9 | 3.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 35 | 15.3 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 5.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 35 | 15.3 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 3.5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 1 | 0.4 |
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