Moorhead, Minnesota
Moorhead: City in Minnesota
About
Moorhead is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 169 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 197 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Moorhead
| Population : | 197 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Clay County |
| Postal code : | 56560–56563 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 57.72 km2 |
| Altitude : | 899 feet / 274 meters |
| Capital city : | Moorhead is capital of Clay County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:28:15 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Moorhead is located at 46°52'26"N 96°46'10"W (46.8738600, -96.7695100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Moorhead
Demographics
The population of Moorhead increased by 14.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 169 | - | census |
| 2011 | 189 | 10.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 189 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 192 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 193 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 193 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 193 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 194 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 196 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 194 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 197 | 1.52% | estimation process |
People born in Moorhead (27)
People born in Moorhead, including ice hockey player Chris VandeVelde, politician Warren Grant Magnuson, ice hockey player Jason Blake, .
List
- Mark Cullen (American ice hockey player) he was born in 28/10/1978
- Joe Cullen (American ice hockey player) he was born in 14/02/1981
- Arlen Ness (American entrepreneur and motorcyclist) he was born in 12/07/1939
- Ada Comstock (American women's education pioneer, president of Radcliffe College 1923-1943.) she was born in 11/12/1876
- Adolph Murie (American naturalist) he was born in 06/09/1899
- Becky Gulsvig (American stage actress) she was born in 25/08/1982
- Daniel L. Hovland (United States federal judge) he was born in 10/11/1954
- John Lee (American professional ice hockey player) he was born in 16/01/1989
- Kate Roberts she was born in 03/04/1959
- Olaus Murie (American naturalist) he was born in 01/03/1889
- Wally O'Neill (American football player) he was born in 19/05/1902
- Dorothy Awes Haaland (American lawyer and politician) she was born in 03/10/1918
- Jason Isaacson (American politician) he was born in 20/05/1971
- Roy Williams (American football player) he was born in 30/04/1937
- Dwight Cook (American politician) he was born in 14/12/1951
- Will Borgen (Ice hockey player) he was born in 19/12/1996
- Sliv Nemzek he was born in 11/10/1894
- Bunny Lebowski (fictional human from The Big Lebowski)
Schools in Moorhead
College & universities near Moorhead, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173300 | Concordia College at Moorhead | Moorhead (MN) | 56562 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Moorhead, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Moorhead
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Moorhead Post Office | Moorhead (MN) | 56560 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Moorhead , Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States with a population of 2,059 people.
- Moorhead , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 202 people.
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dilworth | 4,452 | City in Minnesota, United States of America |
| Sabin | 558 | City in Clay County, Minnesota |
| Hawley | 500 | City in Clay County, Minnesota, United States |
| Oakport | 440 | City in Clay County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Kragnes | 308 | Township in Clay County, Minnesota |
| Glyndon | 297 | City in Clay County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Tansem | 275 | Township in Clay County, Minnesota |
| Hitterdal | 213 | Human settlement in Clay County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Ulen | 187 | Township in Clay County, Minnesota |
| Georgetown | 164 | City in Clay County, Minnesota, United States |
| Barnesville | 162 | Township in Clay County, Minnesota |
| Dale | 141 | Human settlement in Highland Grove Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Comstock | 102 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Felton | 89 | City in the U. |
