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Moss Point, Mississippi
Moss Point, city, in Jackson County, Mississippi. Moss Point had 11,743 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,147 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,957 (±27). GEOID 2849240.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,743
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,147 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,957 ±27
Median household income
$44,296
±$6,970 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$110,100
±$9,169 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$1,075
±$114 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Moss Point and what county is it in?
Moss Point is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi. It covers 24.1 square miles of land, 504 residents per square mile in 2020.
Moss Point is in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Moss Point, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,743 people lived in Moss Point on July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 12,147 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,957 (±27).
| Measure | Moss Point | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,957 ±27 | 145,249 | −1,494 |
| Households | 4,938 ±329 | 57,647 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.16 | 2.50 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 5,865 ±351 | 63,558 | −661 |
Moss Point's population since 2000
From 15,851 in 2000 to 11,743 in 2025: down 25.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Moss Point as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Moss Point?
The median resident of Moss Point is 44.6 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 68.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.5%.
| Measure | Moss Point | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 ±2.8 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±2.7 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±3.0 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±3.1 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% ±3.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.5% ±3.6 pts | 66.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 68.7% ±4.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±2.2 pts | 10.4% | – |
| With a disability | 28.5% ±3.7 pts | 21.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.4% ±3.8 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6% ±3.8 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.7% ±3.2 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±2.9 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Moss Point earn?
Half of Moss Point's 4,938 households earn less than $44,296 a year (±$6,970), against $66,201 in Jackson County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $51,902 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Moss Point | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,296 ±$6,970 | $66,201 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,615 ±$5,531 | $88,071 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,886 ±$2,420 | $35,389 | −$7,069 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.0% ±3.8 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.1% ±7.9 pts | 16.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9% ±3.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% ±3.0 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.7% ±5.0 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Moss Point?
Owners occupy 72.2% of Moss Point's occupied homes and renters 27.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,100 by its owner (±$9,169). The median renter pays $1,075 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Moss Point | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,100 ±$9,169 | $193,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,075 ±$114 | $1,101 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3% ±11.5 pts | 41.2% | −16.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,201 ±$113 | $1,550 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.2% ±5.2 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.8% ±5.2 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,865 ±351 | 63,558 | −661 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.1% ±5.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.6% ±3.4 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±1.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% ±3.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Moss Point building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Moss Point in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Moss Point work and get to work?
78.0% of Moss Point's workers drive alone and 6.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.0%.
| Measure | Moss Point | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.6% ±4.4 pts | 60.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.0% ±3.2 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0% ±6.1 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.3% ±5.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.3 min ±2.9 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Moss Point?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Moss Point, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $22,917 (Tract 416) to $69,184 (Tract 414).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 414Jackson County | 2,689 | $69,184 |
| Tract 413.01Jackson County | 4,496 | $42,092 |
| Tract 418Jackson County | 2,283 | $35,417 |
| Tract 416Jackson County | 2,063 | $22,917 |
| Tract 417Jackson County | 1,772 | $30,913 |
| Tract 415Jackson County | 1,276 | $47,188 |
| Tract 413.02Jackson County | 1,533 | $83,125 |
| Tract 419Jackson County | 1,957 | $46,083 |
| Tract 429Jackson County | 2,000 | $71,025 |
| Tract 427Jackson County | 672 | $42,026 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Moss Point) · Census block assignment files
How does Moss Point compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Moss Point is the 2,870th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 34th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Moss Point ranks 102nd of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 34th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 82nd | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 114th | 187 |
| Median household income | 102nd | 172 |
| Per capita income | 110th | 183 |
| Median home value | 124th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 36th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 106th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 141st | 171 |
| Median age | 21st | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 48th | 182 |
| Work from home | 39th | 57 |
| Travel time to work | 163rd | 185 |
Moss Point's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Moss Point with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Moss Point?
11 of the 57 figures for Moss Point on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Moss Point are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Moss Point.