Moorhead is a city located in Clay County Minnesota. Moorhead has a 2024 population of 45,422. It is also the county seat of Clay County. Moorhead is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,542 in 2020.
The average household income in Moorhead is $89,713 with a poverty rate of 17.7%. The median age in Moorhead is 31.2 years: 31.4 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moorhead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,440 | 83.75% |
| Black or African American | 2,896 | 6.48% |
| Two or more races | 2,574 | 5.76% |
| Asian | 969 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 367 | 0.82% |
| Other race | 319 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 141 | 0.32% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,977 | 2.32 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Non Family | 8,130 | 1.33 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Married | 7,305 | 3.15 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 1,773 | 3.24 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Male | 769 | 2.8 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
58.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 831 | 3.19% |
| Associates Degree | 3,240 | 12.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,182 | 27.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,854 | 14.79% |
| High School Graduate | 5,364 | 20.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 493 | 1.89% |
| Some College | 5,101 | 19.57% |
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 | 22,252 | 21,300 | 9,729 |
| Black | 1,183 | 1,081 | 349 |
| Hispanic | 1,058 | 925 | 349 |
| 2+ Races | 999 | 945 | 329 |
| Asian | 493 | 446 | 292 |
| Native American | 245 | 151 | 18 |
| Other Race | 177 | 177 | 77 |
| Islander | 108 | 108 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,422 | $70,248 | $51,260 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,403 | $83,042 | $60,361 |
| High School Graduate | $39,107 | $44,125 | $32,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,548 | $35,036 | $13,873 |
| Overall | $51,501 | $59,638 | $46,770 |
| Some College | $47,584 | $59,381 | $38,981 |
$51,501
Average Earnings
$59,638
Average Male
$46,770
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.66% of Moorhead residents speak only English, while 9.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,861 | 4,877 | 14.4% |
| Black | 2,695 | 1,227 | 45.53% |
| Multiple | 2,523 | 778 | 30.84% |
| Hispanic | 2,312 | 608 | 26.3% |
| Native | 308 | 162 | 52.6% |
| Islander | 117 | 108 | 92.31% |
| Other | 305 | 106 | 34.75% |
| Asian | 908 | 54 | 5.95% |
17.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.11%
Male Poverty Rate
19.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moorhead is Islander, with 92.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moorhead is Asian, with 5.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.24% |
| High School | 18.7% |
| Some College | 12.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.5% |
| Female Employed | 14.07% |
| Male Employed | 10.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,080 | $120,762 |
| Households | $69,371 | $89,713 |
| Married Families | $119,158 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,234 | $49,164 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,710
Number of Veterans
1,555
Male Veterans
155
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 642 |
| Vietnam | 484 |
| First Gulf War | 343 |
| Korea | 75 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 468 |
| 75+ | 411 |
| 65 to 74 | 301 |
| 55 to 64 | 286 |
| 18 to 34 | 244 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,576 | 5.3% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 4.96% |
| Black | 66 | 3.85% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
41.65%
Born in Moorhead
94.21%
Native Born
5.79%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
3.3%
Naturalized
94.21% of Moorhead residents were born in the United States, with 41.65% having been born in Minnesota. 2.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 46,522 | 220 | 0.48% |
| 2028 | 46,302 | 220 | 0.48% |
| 2027 | 46,082 | 220 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 45,862 | 220 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 45,642 | 220 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 45,422 | 220 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 45,202 | 378 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 44,824 | 36 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 44,788 | 246 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 44,542 | 745 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 43,797 | 375 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 43,422 | 112 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 43,310 | 737 | 1.73% |
| 2016 | 42,573 | 743 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 41,830 | 632 | 1.53% |
| 2014 | 41,198 | 605 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 40,593 | 164 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 40,429 | 244 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 40,185 | 617 | 1.56% |
| 2010 | 39,568 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 32,177 | -118 | -0.37% |
| 1990 | 32,295 | 2,297 | 7.66% |
| 1980 | 29,998 | 311 | 1.05% |
| 1970 | 29,687 | 6,753 | 29.45% |
| 1960 | 22,934 | 8,064 | 54.23% |
| 1950 | 14,870 | 5,379 | 56.67% |
| 1940 | 9,491 | 1,840 | 24.05% |
| 1930 | 7,651 | 1,931 | 33.76% |
| 1920 | 5,720 | 880 | 18.18% |
| 1910 | 4,840 | 1,110 | 29.76% |
| 1900 | 3,730 | -42,792 | -91.98% |