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Mosses, Alabama
The Ala Williams Store in Mosses.
The Ala Williams Store in Mosses.
Location of Mosses in Lowndes County, Alabama.
Location of Mosses in Lowndes County, Alabama.
Country United States
State Alabama
County Lowndes
Area
 • Total 4.78 sq mi (12.37 km2)
 • Land 4.74 sq mi (12.28 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
207 ft (63 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 834
 • Density 175.88/sq mi (67.90/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36040
Area code(s) 334
FIPS code 01-51520
GNIS feature ID 0136404

Mosses is a small town located in Lowndes County, Alabama, in the United States. It's part of the larger Montgomery area. The town officially became a town in 1979. In 2010, about 1,029 people lived there, but by 2020, the population was 834.

Where is Mosses Located?

Mosses is found in the state of Alabama. Its exact location is at 32 degrees, 10 minutes, 23 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 40 minutes, 38 seconds West longitude. The town covers an area of about 4.8 square miles (12.37 square kilometers), and all of it is land.

How Many People Live in Mosses?

The number of people living in Mosses has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:

  • In 1970, there were 158 people.
  • By 1980, the population grew to 649.
  • In 1990, it reached 1,072 people.
  • The year 2000 saw 1,101 residents.
  • In 2010, the population was 1,029.
  • The most recent count in 2020 showed 834 people living in Mosses.

Who Lives in Mosses?

According to the 2010 census, there were 1,029 people living in Mosses. Most of the residents, about 97.9%, were Black or African American. About 1.5% were White. A small number, 1.8%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.

There were 369 households in the town. About 23.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.79 people.

The average age of people in Mosses in 2010 was 34.7 years old. About 26.7% of the population was under 18. Also, 10.2% of the residents were 65 years old or older.

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