Moorhead, Mississippi
Moorhead: City in Mississippi, United States
About
Moorhead is a city located in the county of Sunflower in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,405 and a population density of 717 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,059 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Moorhead
| Population : | 2,059 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Sunflower County |
| Postal code : | 38761 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 3.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 115 feet / 35 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:21:43 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 614 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -16.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Moorhead is located at 33°27'0"N 90°30'20"W (33.4501200, -90.5056400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Moorhead decreased by 16.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,405 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,392 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,367 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,326 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,281 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,226 | -2.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,182 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,115 | -3.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,107 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,063 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,059 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 74,516 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 70,987 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 76,300 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 70,995 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 80.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 12.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,057 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.0% |
Moorhead zip code is 38761.
County name: Sunflower, County
fips: 28133
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $295,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,853 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $679 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,287 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 28,888 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 109,112 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 391,484 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,368,317 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,393,804 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,283 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $93,953 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $47,881 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,531 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,764 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,929 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 757 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,507 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 556 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,673 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,163.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 32.82 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $166,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,352 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $500 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $773 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,524 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 54,784 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 209,581 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 469,371 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,464 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,642 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,725 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,904 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 847 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 636 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 107 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,652 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 170 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,541 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,761.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.53 |
People born in Moorhead (4)
People born in Moorhead, including politician Phil Bryant, country singer, songwriter, and comedian Johnny Russell, musician Charley Booker, .
List
- Toby Johnson (American-football player (1991-)) he was born in 01/09/1991
Schools in Moorhead
College & universities near Moorhead, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176008 | Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead (MS) | 38761 |
| 176044 | Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena (MS) | 38941-1400 |
| 175616 | Delta State University | Cleveland (MS) | 38733 |
| 491729 | Goshen School of Cosmetology | Cleveland (MS) | 38732-0000 |
| 175607 | Delta Beauty College | Greenville (MS) | 38703 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Moorhead, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Moorhead
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Moorhead Post Office | Moorhead (MS) | 38761 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Moorhead , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 202 people.
- Moorhead , Minnesota city in Minnesota with a population of 197 people.
Other cities in Sunflower County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sunflower County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indianola | 8,855 | City in Mississippi |
| Ruleville | 2,511 | City in Sunflower County, Mississippi |
| Drew | 1,579 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Inverness | 852 | Town of the United States |
| Doddsville | 72 | Human settlement in Sunflower County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Moorhead distances to largest Mississippi cities
