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Moss Landing

California · 300 residents · 0.392 sq mi
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Moss Landing is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,442. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2009. Households here earn about 40% more than the California median. Despite a median home value of $193,800, the poverty rate sits 51% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

300
+61%vs 2009
vs 186 in 2009
2000 – 2024
765 / sq mi
+61%vs 2009
vs 474 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
36.4
−34%vs 2009
vs 55.0 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
0821652473292000201020202024Moss Landing
202445
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,442
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $85,690 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2019
$28,005
−17%vs 2009
vs $33,739 in 2009
US average: $21,522
18.8%
+6.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$193,800
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2019
$497
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,493 in 2009
US average: $602
47.2%
+20.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 26.3% in 2009
52.8% rent
2.9
2000 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68.8%(128)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56%(168)
Black3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(85)
Asian2%(6)
Diversity Score63.1%(189)
63
−8%vs 2009
vs 69 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.3%
+30.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.6%
+6.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 62.7% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
23.2%
+23.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moss Landing, California?

Moss Landing, California has about 300 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Moss Landing, California?

The typical household in Moss Landing, California earns about $66,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moss Landing, California expensive?

In Moss Landing, California, the median home is worth about $193,800, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Moss Landing, California?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Moss Landing, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moss Landing, California?

About 18.8% of people in Moss Landing, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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