How long is the commute from Moss Point, MS?
Workers who live in Moss Point, MS take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Moss Point get to work
| Means of transportation | Moss Point | Jackson County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±6.1 points) | 81.9% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±5.7 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±3.2 points) | 7.2% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Moss Point, the average commute is lower than in Jackson County (25.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Moss Point, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Moss Point ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 297 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Moss Point
| Vehicles available | Moss Point | Jackson County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±3.2 points) | 4.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% (±6.1 points) | 30.4% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±5.9 points) | 37.8% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.4% (±3.6 points) | 27.0% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Moss Point, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Moss Point
| Moss Point | Jackson County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±3.2 points) | 7.2% (±1.0 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±3.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.7% (±5.0 points) | 89.7% (±1.2 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Moss Point, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Jackson County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Moss Point
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Point | — | 18.3 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Escatawpa | 4.5 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Pascagoula | 4.8 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gautier | 7.7 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Grand Bay | 12 mi | 47.6 minutes (±17.4) | Higher |
| Vancleave | 12 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Gulf Park Estates | 14 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Wade | 14 mi | 55.6 minutes (±31.0) | Higher |
| Ocean Springs | 15 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Escatawpa, MS (24.2 minutes), Gautier, MS (23.6 minutes), Grand Bay, AL (47.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Gulf Park Estates | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Latimer | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Escatawpa | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 | Gautier | 23.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | St. Martin | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Pascagoula | 18.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Moss Point | 18.3 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Moss Point
How long is the average commute in Moss Point?
Workers who live in Moss Point, MS take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Moss Point without a car?
7.7% of households in Moss Point have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Moss Point?
6.0% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Moss Point worked from home, and 76.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moss Point city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moss Point city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moss Point city, Mississippi
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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