Moss Bluff is a CDP located in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana. Moss Bluff has a 2024 population of 11,586. Moss Bluff is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 11.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,352 in 2020.
The average household income in Moss Bluff is $119,793 with a poverty rate of 12.32%. The median age in Moss Bluff is 44.2 years: 44.4 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moss Bluff was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,655 | 84.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,257 | 10.98% |
| Two or more races | 406 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,769 | 2.4 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Married | 2,509 | 2.91 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 1,599 | 1.24 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Female | 499 | 2.99 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Male | 162 | 4.09 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 472 | 5.67% |
| Associates Degree | 801 | 9.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,888 | 22.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 477 | 5.73% |
| High School Graduate | 2,784 | 33.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 1,733 | 20.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,998 | 6,404 | 1,979 |
| Black | 933 | 933 | 242 |
| 2+ Races | 237 | 237 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 154 | 86 |
| Asian | 74 | 60 | 24 |
| Other Race | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 52.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,475 | $237,690 | $51,305 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,580 | $167,656 | $82,585 |
| High School Graduate | $36,760 | $57,202 | $27,061 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $105,762 | $0 |
| Overall | $65,575 | $76,933 | $45,174 |
| Some College | $64,786 | $70,893 | $63,182 |
$65,575
Average Earnings
$76,933
Average Male
$45,174
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.24% of Moss Bluff residents speak only English, while 3.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,475 | 1,049 | 11.07% |
| Black | 1,257 | 295 | 23.47% |
| Hispanic | 282 | 46 | 16.31% |
| Multiple | 406 | 16 | 3.94% |
12.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.84%
Male Poverty Rate
19.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moss Bluff is Black, with 23.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moss Bluff is Multiple, with 3.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.39% |
| High School | 16.59% |
| Some College | 8.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.39% |
| Male Employed | 4.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,793 | $124,208 |
| Households | $85,984 | $119,793 |
| Married Families | $118,819 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $106,858 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
64.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
749
Number of Veterans
641
Male Veterans
108
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 405 |
| First Gulf War | 234 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 241 |
| 65 to 74 | 226 |
| 35 to 54 | 162 |
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 593 | 7.97% |
| Black | 107 | 11.18% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 42.68% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 18.39% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
72.21%
Born in Moss Bluff
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
98.93% of Moss Bluff residents were born in the United States, with 72.21% having been born in Louisiana. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,586 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 11,584 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 11,582 | 129 | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 11,453 | 1,101 | 10.64% |
| 2020 | 10,352 | -703 | -6.36% |
| 2019 | 11,055 | -979 | -8.14% |
| 2018 | 12,034 | -457 | -3.66% |
| 2017 | 12,491 | -163 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 12,654 | 59 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 12,595 | 152 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 12,443 | 372 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 12,071 | 565 | 4.91% |
| 2012 | 11,506 | -80 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 11,586 | 29 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 11,557 | 0 | 0% |