Moss Point

City in Jackson County, Mississippi

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Moss Point is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, with 12,147 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Helena, 4.6 miles N.

About Moss Point

Moss Point is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 12,147 in 2020, a decline from the figure of 13,704 in 2010. The Moss Point Historic District and several individual buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places' Jackson County listings.

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Living in Moss Point

Median household income
$44,296
Median home value
$110,100
Median rent
$1,075/mo
Median age
44.6
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Moss Point, MS population

Moss Point had 12,147 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census12,147
Density504 per sq mi (195 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Moss Point at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyJackson County
TypeCity
Population12,147 (2020)
Land area24.11 sq mi (62.5 km²)
Water area2.45 sq mi (6.35 km²)
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates30.4259° N, 88.5326° W
ZIP code39563
Official websitecityofmosspoint.org
Census code (GEOID)2849240

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Moss Point

What county is Moss Point in?

Moss Point is in Jackson County, Mississippi.

What is the population of Moss Point, MS?

12,147 people lived in Moss Point at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Moss Point, MS?

The ZIP code of Moss Point is 39563.

What is the elevation of Moss Point?

16 feet (5 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Moss Point?

Helena (4.6 mi), Pascagoula (4.8 mi), Escatawpa (4.9 mi), Gautier (7.7 mi), Grand Bay (11.7 mi).

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