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Moss Point

Mississippi · 13,704 residents · 24.113 sq mi
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Moss Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,741. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,900. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,704
−14%since 2000
from 15,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 657 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+16%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K17K18K1990201020202024Moss Point
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,741
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,075 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,651
+20%since 2000
from $15,537 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(4,402)
Black70.3%(11,136)
Hispanic / Latino1%(159)
Asian0.2%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.5%(8,330)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.1%(3,172)
Black73.3%(10,048)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(254)
Asian0.4%(60)
Other1.2%(163)
Diversity Score51%(6,984)
Diversity Score
51
−3%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moss Point, Mississippi?

Moss Point, Mississippi has about 13,704 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moss Point, Mississippi?

The typical household in Moss Point, Mississippi earns about $36,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moss Point, Mississippi expensive?

In Moss Point, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Moss Point, Mississippi?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Moss Point, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moss Point, Mississippi?

About 17.0% of people in Moss Point, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moss Point, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Moss Point, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,133 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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