Mosses is a town located in Lowndes County Alabama. Mosses has a 2024 population of 774. Mosses is currently declining at a rate of -1.9% annually and its population has decreased by -7.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 833 in 2020.
The average household income in Mosses is $27,506 with a poverty rate of 54.1%. The median age in Mosses is 32.5 years: 24.6 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mosses was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 851 | 98.38% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.62% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 303 | 2.85 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 155 | 3.86 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Non Family | 78 | 0 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Married | 53 | 2.96 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Male | 17 | 1.88 | 100 | 0 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 20.84% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 2.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 1.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.53% |
| High School Graduate | 224 | 47.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 13.26% |
| Some College | 58 | 12.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 461 | 313 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 67.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 4.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,808 | $0 | $24,423 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,000 | $52,604 | $24,323 |
| Some College | $53,750 | $0 | $40,714 |
$28,000
Average Earnings
$52,604
Average Male
$24,323
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.11% of Mosses residents speak only English, while 3.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 851 | 454 | 53.35% |
| Multiple | 14 | 14 | 100% |
54.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
52.21%
Male Poverty Rate
55.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mosses is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mosses is Black, with 53.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 40% |
| Some College | 34.78% |
| High School | 33.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.58% |
| Female Employed | 24% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,145 | $32,106 |
| Households | $26,250 | $27,506 |
| Married Families | $72,557 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,250 | $14,235 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.4%
Male Marriage Rate
19.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 9 | 1.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
88.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
29.6%
Labor Force Participation
24%
Employment Rate
15.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
94.8%
Born in Mosses
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mosses residents were born in the United States, with 94.8% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 701 | -14 | -1.96% |
| 2028 | 715 | -15 | -2.05% |
| 2027 | 730 | -15 | -2.01% |
| 2026 | 745 | -14 | -1.84% |
| 2025 | 759 | -15 | -1.94% |
| 2024 | 774 | -15 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 789 | -5 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 794 | -12 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 806 | -27 | -3.24% |
| 2020 | 833 | -68 | -7.55% |
| 2019 | 901 | -22 | -2.38% |
| 2018 | 923 | -16 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 939 | -12 | -1.26% |
| 2016 | 951 | -11 | -1.14% |
| 2015 | 962 | -14 | -1.43% |
| 2014 | 976 | -17 | -1.71% |
| 2013 | 993 | -19 | -1.88% |
| 2012 | 1,012 | -26 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 1,038 | -15 | -1.42% |
| 2010 | 1,053 | 0 | 0% |