Moss Point, MS Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Moss Point was 11,931, a 1.10% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Moss Point's population was 12,064, a decline of 0.49% compared to a population of 12,123 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Moss Point, MS population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Moss Point decreased by 3,814. In this period, the peak population was 15,745 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 15,745 - -
2001 15,523 -222 -1.41%
2002 15,299 -224 -1.44%
2003 15,088 -211 -1.38%
2004 15,092 4 0.03%
2005 14,903 -189 -1.25%
2006 14,275 -628 -4.21%
2007 14,223 -52 -0.36%
2008 14,019 -204 -1.43%
2009 13,871 -148 -1.06%
2010 13,671 -200 -1.44%
2011 13,712 41 0.3%
2012 13,650 -62 -0.45%
2013 13,592 -58 -0.42%
2014 13,636 44 0.32%
2015 13,569 -67 -0.49%
2016 13,501 -68 -0.5%
2017 13,455 -46 -0.34%
2018 13,412 -43 -0.32%
2019 13,326 -86 -0.64%
2020 12,123 -1,203 -9.03%
2021 12,064 -59 -0.49%
2022 11,931 -133 -1.1%
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Moss Point, MS population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Moss Point's population decreased by 2,074 (13.17%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Moss Point's population decreased by 1,548 (11.32%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Moss Point's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Moss Point's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 11,931. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Moss Point's population peaked in year 2000 at 15,745.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Moss Point's population was lowest in year 2022 at 11,931.

Moss Point, MS annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Moss Point grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 19 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Moss Point had an average annual population growth rate of -1.10% per year. Overall the population shrank 24.22% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Moss Point's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Moss Point's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -1.10% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 192. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2013 to 2014, Moss Point's population grew the most with an increase of 44 (0.32%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Moss Point's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,203 (-9.03%).

Things to know

Is Moss Point, MS population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Moss Point's population decreased by 192 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 59 (0.49%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 133 (1.10%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Moss Point, MS changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Moss Point decreased by 1,661 (12.22%). The population was highest at 13,636 in the year 2014 and lowest at 11,931 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -1.30%.

References

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Moss Point, MS Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Moss Point population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Moss Point across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Moss Point was 11,931, a 1.10% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Moss Point population was 12,064, a decline of 0.49% compared to a population of 12,123 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Moss Point decreased by 3,814. In this period, the peak population was 15,745 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Moss Point population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Moss Point is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Moss Point population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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