Moss Point, Mississippi Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

If you're considering moving to Moss Point City, you may be wondering about its population and the area's racial makeup. Moss Point is part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. This city's demographics are based on the most recent U.S. Census data, which was conducted in 2019.

The population of Moss Point is made up of 10,889 residents of voting age. Of these, 47.8% of the population is male and 52.2% is female. About 18.7% of residents in Moss Point are 65 or older. Moss Point is a predominantly black community, with 69.8% of residents being black and 25.3% white. Other ethnicities are also relatively common, with 0.3% each identifying as American Indian and Asian. Less than four percent of the population is Hispanic.

While the majority of the population of Moss Point is African American, it is populated mainly by middle-aged people and older residents. There are small families and single-parent households. Moss Point, MS is home to the Trent Lott International Airport and the Mississippi Export Railroad. The city is located in southeastern Jackson County and is bordered by unincorporated Escatawpa, which runs east-west through Moss Point.