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Moss Point, MS

Jackson CountyElev. 5 m
Population
12,066
Median home
$107,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
11

Overview

About Moss Point

With about 12,066 residents, Moss Point is one of Mississippi's notable places. Moss Point sits in Jackson County. The median age is 42.5 and the median household income is $46,684. Homes carry a median value of $107,700, and about 75% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (73.3%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,066
Median age
42.5
Median household income
$46,684
Per-capita income
$26,228
Poverty rate
17.8%
High-school grad or higher
85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
Unemployment
11.8%
Avg. commute
19.3 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White18.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Black73.3%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.8%
Service21.5%
Production, transportation & material moving19.9%
Sales & office17.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$107,700
Median gross rent
$1,043/mo
Owner-occupied
75.3%
Median year built
1968
Households
4,791
Avg. household size
2.49

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Moss Point has 10 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading7%
Math11%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
MOSS POINT CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCAHighGrades 9–12
MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
EAST CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
EAST CENTRAL LOWER ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–2
EAST CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 3–5
MOSS POINT ESCATAWPA UPPER ELEMElementaryGrades 3–5
MOSS POINT KREOLE PRIMARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–2
MOSS POINT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Moss Point vs Mississippi and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Moss Point.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Jackson County
Coastal floodingRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Moss Point is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Moss Point sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~5 m.

Map of Moss Point
Moss Point, MS
Where Moss Point is
JacksonGulfportSouthavenHattiesburgBiloxiOlive BranchMoss Point
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Griffin HouseDantzler, A. F., HouseCudabac--Gantt HouseSt. Mary's By the RiverMoss Point Historic District
Notable people from Moss Point
William Meyers ColmerSilky Nutmeg GanacheEddie GlaudeVerlon BiggsSam LeslieWalter M. DennyDamarius BilboDon HultzJason ArmsteadNathan Wonsley
People searches in Moss Point
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Pascagoula (5 mi)Gautier (8 mi)Ocean Springs (15 mi)D'Iberville (22 mi)Biloxi (24 mi)Gulfport (32 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Moss Point, MS (11)

Public sex-offender registry records for Moss Point, Mississippi.

Kenny Eugene Taylor, 56
Moss Point · 39563
AKA Eugene Taylor, Fred Taylor
Paul Loren Clark, 38
Moss Point · Jackson County · 39563
AKA Paul Clark, Paul L Clark
Anthony Jehrome Campbell, 51
Moss Point · Jackson County · 39563
Anthony J Campbell, 51
Moss Point · Jackson County · 39563
AKA Anthony Campbell, Anthony Je Campbell
Christopher George Davison, 59
Moss Point · Jackson County · 39563
AKA X Chris, X G Chris
Christopher George Davison, 59
Moss Point · Jackson County · 39563
AKA Christopher Davison, Christopher G Davison
Michael Anthony Smith, 39
Moss Point · Jackson County · 39563
John Marshall Roberts, 65
Moss Point · Jackson County · 39562
John Edward Holland, 48
Moss Point · Jackson County · 39562
AKA John Edward Halland, John E Holland
James Karl Miller Sr, 76
Moss Point · Jackson County · 39563
AKA J K Miller, James Karl Miller
James Ruben Brown, 70
Moss Point · Jackson County · 39563
AKA James Brown, James R Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Moss Point — frequently asked

What is the population of Moss Point, Mississippi?
Moss Point has a population of about 12,066, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Moss Point?
The median home value in Moss Point is $107,700, and the median gross rent is $1,043/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Moss Point face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning.
How many schools are in Moss Point?
Moss Point has 10 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Moss Point?
Public registry data lists 11 registered sex offenders in or near Moss Point. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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