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Moss Bluff

Louisiana · 12,482 residents · 15.228 sq mi
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Moss Bluff is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,036. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,482
+18%since 2000
from 10,535 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
820 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 692 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+32%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Moss Bluff
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,036
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,319 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,390
+154%since 2000
from $19,483 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+3%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,324
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+39%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(9,587)
Black5.9%(621)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(169)
Asian0.4%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(1,975)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(10,381)
Black11.2%(1,397)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(225)
Asian0.8%(95)
Other3.1%(384)
Diversity Score36.8%(4,594)
Diversity Score
37
+96%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moss Bluff, Louisiana?

Moss Bluff, Louisiana has about 12,482 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moss Bluff, Louisiana?

The typical household in Moss Bluff, Louisiana earns about $92,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moss Bluff, Louisiana expensive?

In Moss Bluff, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $252,900, and the typical rent is about $1,324 a month.

How educated are people in Moss Bluff, Louisiana?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Moss Bluff, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moss Bluff, Louisiana?

About 8.9% of people in Moss Bluff, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moss Bluff, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Moss Bluff, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,443 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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