Waterproof town, Louisiana
Official LSAD Designation: Waterproof town • Census GEOID: 2279940
• Tensas Parish
Waterproof town is an incorporated town in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. According to official records from the Census (2025), Waterproof town had an estimated population of 489 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation Waterproof town (GEOID 2279940).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
Town Of Waterproof
Municipal
Official Title:
Mayor
Address:
PO BOX 248, WATERPROOF LA 71375-0248
Parish Of Tensas
County
Official Title:
Police Jury President
Address:
212 HANCOCK ST, SAINT JOSEPH LA 71366
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 489 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $21,786 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $47,300 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 0.70 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).