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Moss Bluff

Louisiana · 12,522 residents · 15.228 sq mi
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Moss Bluff is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,231. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,100. Households here earn about 44% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,522
+19%since 2000
from 10,535 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
37.5
+12%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Moss Bluff
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.6%(822)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(924)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(972)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.4%(923)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(713)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(1,469)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.9%(1,621)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(1,576)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.7%(1,596)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.7%(1,217)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844%(497)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(192)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,231
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,319 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,608
+88%since 2000
from $19,483 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(10,128)
Black8.3%(1,039)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(582)
Asian1.3%(158)
Other2.1%(258)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.2%(123)
Puerto Rican0.9%(97)
Chilean0.4%(38)
Spaniard0.3%(26)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(22)
Thai0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.3%(30)
Ancestry
French20.7%(2,143)
American9.2%(952)
Irish9.1%(939)
German8.7%(903)
English5%(516)
Scottish2.4%(250)
Italian1.8%(182)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(128)
Norwegian0.7%(69)
Swedish0.6%(67)
Turkish0.6%(59)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.3%(33)
Dutch0.3%(31)
West Indian0.3%(31)
British0.3%(28)
Polish0.2%(23)
Romanian0.2%(17)
Danish0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+91%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.6%(1,200)
Married61.8%(3,441)
Widowed5.4%(298)
Divorced11.2%(625)
Women 15+
Never married12.8%(567)
Married67.4%(2,984)
Widowed7.5%(334)
Divorced12.2%(541)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moss Bluff, Louisiana?

Moss Bluff, Louisiana has about 12,522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moss Bluff, Louisiana earns about $73,231 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 $192,100, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Moss Bluff, Louisiana?

About 21.7% 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 7.7% 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 4,483 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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