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The City of Moss Point had a population of 11,957 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Moss Point is located at latitude 30.4116 and longitude -88.5345 in Jackson County. The formal boundaries for the City of Moss Point encompass a land area of 24.16 sq. miles and a water area of 2.42 sq. miles. Jackson County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Moss Point has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Moss Point is located within Supervisor District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Jackson County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,957 (100%) |
| Population Density | 496 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 47 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $44,296 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,886 |
| Median Home Value | $110,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,865 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,567 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,371 (23.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 927 (15.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,938 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Family Households | 3,050 (61.8%) |
The table below compares Moss Point to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 34 | 92nd |
| Population Density | # 173 | 60th |
| Median Household Income | # 245 | 43rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 227 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 152 | 65th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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