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Moss Landing

California · 204 residents · 0.392 sq mi
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Moss Landing is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,740. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Renters pay a median $1,449 per month, above the US median of $853. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
−32%since 2000
from 300 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
520 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+28%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
0821652473292000201020202024Moss Landing
202445
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,740
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,442 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2019
Per capita income
$30,522
+9%since 2000
from $28,005 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.196
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance17.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,449
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.5%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56%(168)
Black3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(85)
Asian2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(189)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(138)
Black3.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(46)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.8%(110)
Diversity Score
54
−15%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−3%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
Foreign born
23.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−71.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moss Landing, California?

Moss Landing, California has about 204 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moss Landing, California earns about $87,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moss Landing, California expensive?

In Moss Landing, California, the typical rent is about $1,449 a month.

How educated are people in Moss Landing, California?

About 3.1% 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 11.5% 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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