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Moorhead

Mississippi · 1,937 residents · 1.295 sq mi
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Moorhead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,556. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 636 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,500. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,937
−25%since 2000
from 2,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,496 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.7
+21%since 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Moorhead
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,556
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,401 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,240
+19%since 2000
from $8,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
49.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(521)
Black78.2%(2,012)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(1,112)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22%(426)
Black74.5%(1,443)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(45)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score48.7%(944)
Diversity Score
49
+13%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 30.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−59.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moorhead, Mississippi?

Moorhead, Mississippi has about 1,937 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moorhead, Mississippi?

The typical household in Moorhead, Mississippi earns about $25,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moorhead, Mississippi expensive?

In Moorhead, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Moorhead, Mississippi?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Moorhead, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moorhead, Mississippi?

About 45.2% of people in Moorhead, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moorhead, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Moorhead, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 480 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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