Moss Point, Mississippi facts for kids
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Moss Point, Mississippi
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Moss Point City Hall
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Location of Moss Point in the state of Mississippi
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 Moss Point, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Mississippi | ||||
| County | Jackson | ||||
| Incorporated | 1901 (as a city) | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 26.57 sq mi (68.80 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 24.11 sq mi (62.45 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 2.45 sq mi (6.35 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,147 | ||||
| • Density | 503.75/sq mi (194.50/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP codes |
39562, 39563, 39581
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| Area code(s) | 228 | ||||
| FIPS code | 28-49240 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 0673878 | ||||
Moss Point is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. In 2020, about 12,147 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 13,704 people who lived there in 2010.
Some old and important buildings in Moss Point are part of the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history.
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History of Moss Point
Moss Point has an interesting history. On August 29, 2005, a very strong storm called Hurricane Katrina hit the city. Much of Moss Point was flooded or destroyed.
The city is also home to Trent Lott International Airport. This airport helps people and goods travel in and out of the area. The Mississippi Export Railroad is also located here, which is important for moving goods by train.
In 2023, a strong tornado touched down in Moss Point. It traveled for six miles and damaged many homes and businesses.
Where is Moss Point Located?
Moss Point is in the southeastern part of Jackson County. It sits on the east side of the Pascagoula River. To the south, it shares a border with the city of Pascagoula. Pascagoula is the main city of the county.
The Escatawpa River flows through Moss Point and into the Pascagoula River. This means there are many waterways around the city.
Getting Around Moss Point
You can find U.S. Route 90 on the southeastern edge of Moss Point. This road goes southwest to Pascagoula and northeast to Interstate 10. Interstate 10 runs through the northern part of Moss Point.
I-10 can take you west to the Biloxi area or northeast to Mobile, Alabama. Other important roads are Mississippi Highways 63 and 613. These roads go north and south through the city.
Size of Moss Point
Moss Point covers a total area of about 68.8 square kilometers (26.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 62.6 square kilometers (24.1 square miles). The rest is water, which makes up about 9.11% of the city's total area.
People of Moss Point
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 440 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,333 | 203.0% | |
| 1910 | 3,054 | — | |
| 1920 | 3,340 | 9.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,453 | −26.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,042 | 24.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,782 | 24.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,631 | 75.3% | |
| 1970 | 19,321 | 191.4% | |
| 1980 | 18,998 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 17,837 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 17,653 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 13,704 | −22.4% | |
| 2020 | 12,147 | −11.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,617 | 21.54% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 8,655 | 71.25% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.33% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 361 | 2.97% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 450 | 3.7% |
In 2020, there were 12,147 people living in Moss Point. These people lived in 5,102 households. About 3,263 of these households were families.
Education in Moss Point
Students in Moss Point go to schools that are part of the Moss Point School District. This district manages the public schools in the city.
Hurricane Katrina's Impact
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused a lot of damage to Moss Point. Even though the storm's center was far away, Moss Point was on the strong eastern side of the hurricane.
The city experienced very strong winds for many hours. A huge storm surge, which is a rise in sea level, also hit the area. In some places, the water rose more than 20 feet (6 meters). This caused a lot of flooding and destruction throughout the city.
Sister City Connection
After Hurricane Katrina, the city of Burlington, Vermont became a "sister city" to Moss Point. Burlington provided a lot of help and support to Moss Point during its recovery. This shows how communities can help each other in times of need.
Famous People from Moss Point
Many notable people have come from Moss Point. Here are a few:
- Jeramey Anderson – A State Representative for Mississippi.
- Verlon Biggs – An NFL football player. He played for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins.
- Damarius Bilbo – An NFL football player and sports agent.
- Devin Booker – A well-known NBA basketball player.
- Melvin Booker – Also an NBA basketball player and Devin Booker's father.
- John Brock – A former CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises.
- Ray Costict – A linebacker for the New England Patriots.
- Ken Farragut – An NFL football player and Hall of Famer.
- Silky Nutmeg Ganache – A contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race.
- Eddie Glaude – A professor at Princeton University.
- Don Hultz – An NFL football player.
- Alcender Jackson – An NFL football player.
- Tom Johnson – An NFL defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Robert C. Khayat – An NFL football player and former Chancellor of the University of Mississippi.
- David Thomas Roberts – A composer and musician.
- Toni Seawright – The first African American to win Miss Mississippi.
- Tony Sipp – A Major League Baseball player for the Houston Astros.
- Cory Wilson – A judge for the United States Court of Appeals.
- George Wonsley – An NFL football player.
- Nathan Wonsley – An NFL football player.
See also
In Spanish: Moss Point para niños
