Moss Point, MS

Moss Point, Mississippi

Introduction to Moss Point, Mississippi

Moss Point, Mississippi is located 21 miles E of Biloxi, Mississippi (center to center) and is 97 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Jackson county. The city is part of the Biloxi - Gulfport - Pascagoula metro area. The population of Moss Point is 15,851.

Moss Point History

The historic city of Moss Point is located in the Pascagoula metro area. The city’s early settlers brought about significant development which eventually led to the foundation of the Mississippi Power Company. A corporation till the year 1925, the company now provides huge employment in the city. One of the first universities to be established in the city was the University of Mississippi which was founded in 1848.

Moss Point and nearby Attractions

• Walter Anderson Museum of Art
• Fort Morgan Historic Site
• Gulf Islands National Seashore
• Shepard State Park
• De Sotto National Forest

Things To Do In Moss Point

The historic City of Moss Point has numerous tourist attractions which include the De Sotto National Forest and Shepard State Park. The tourists can also venture in to the past of the city by visiting the Fort Morgan Historic Site and Walter Anderson Museum of Art. One can also join in the local festivals that are celebrated by the natives.

Moss Point Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Jackson International Airport.

Moss Point Higher Education

To pursue higher education, the city offers several opportunities at Bishop State Community College, United States Sports Academy, University of Mobile, and University of South Alabama.

High Points

Moss Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 13%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Moss Point, MS

Comparing Moss Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Moss Point Almanac

Moss Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Moss Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Moss Point, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Moss Point High Schools (2004)

MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL
4913 WEEMS STREET
228-475-5721
A Title I school.
Serves 1,223 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19

EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
21700 SLIDER RD.
228-588-7000
Serves 755 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

MOSS POINT VOC CENTER
4924 CHURCH STREET
228-474-1455
A Vocational School

Moss Point Colleges

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