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Moss Point, MS


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Moss Point, Mississippi

Moss Point, Mississippi is 21 miles E of Biloxi, Mississippi (center to center) and 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.

The People and Families of Moss Point

In Moss Point, about 44% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moss Point had a median family income of $37,712.

Political Inclinations

Among Moss Point political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $13,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Moss Point Housing

Of the housing in Moss Point, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Moss Point, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Moss Point Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Moss Point Affordability of Property Taxes

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity76
Female Share of the Population63
Age of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty38
People in Middle Class or Better28
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Affordability of Rents82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built51
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime24

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