Moss Bluff, Louisiana facts for kids
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Moss Bluff
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 Moss Bluff
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Calcasieu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.91 sq mi (41.22 km2) |
| • Land | 15.23 sq mi (39.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,522 |
| • Density | 822.30/sq mi (317.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-52425 |
Moss Bluff is a community in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
In 2020, about 12,522 people lived here. Moss Bluff is just north of Lake Charles. It's considered a suburb of that city. Moss Bluff is growing, like other communities in Calcasieu Parish. People have tried to make Moss Bluff an official city, but it's still an unincorporated community.
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Where is Moss Bluff?
Moss Bluff is located at 30°18′36″N 93°12′17″W / 30.31000°N 93.20472°W. It covers an area of about 15.8 square miles (41.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 15.2 square miles (39.44 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 0.6 square miles (1.78 square kilometers).
Two main roads cross through Moss Bluff. These are U.S. Highway 171 and Louisiana Highway 378.
People of Moss Bluff
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| 2020 | 12,522 | — | |
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The community of Moss Bluff is home to many different people. Here's a look at the population based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 10,128 | 80.88% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,039 | 8.3% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 158 | 1.26% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 545 | 4.35% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 582 | 4.65% |
In 2020, there were 12,522 people living in Moss Bluff. There were 4,163 households and 3,061 families. About 28.3% of households had children under 18. Many households, 67.0%, were married couples.
The average household had 2.84 people. The average family had 3.16 people. The median age in Moss Bluff was 34 years old. About 29.9% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household was $60,588. For families, it was $54,137. The average income per person was $25,766. About 8.3% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 9.7% of those under 18.
Culture and Parks
Moss Bluff is home to Sam Houston Jones State Park. This is a protected natural park for the state. It's a great place to enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
Famous People from Moss Bluff
- David Filo - He is a businessman who helped start Yahoo!.
- Clifford Joseph Trahan - Also known as Johnny Rebel, he was a musician.
- Vic Stelly - A former Louisiana State Representative. He created the Stelly Plan.
- Brett Geymann - A businessman who took over from Vic Stelly in the House.
Education in Moss Bluff
Moss Bluff has elementary and middle schools. These schools have some of the largest student populations in Calcasieu Parish. The community has one high school, Sam Houston High School. This school competes in Class AAAAA of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.
See also
In Spanish: Moss Bluff para niños
