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Moorhead (MS) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Moorhead, Mississippi

StateMississippi
Land Area (mi²)1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,422.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-2.49% (-47)
Growth Since 202021.81% (330)
Rank in State123th
Rank in Country11383th

The population of Moorhead, MS in 2022 is estimated to be 1,843. This is a decrease of -2.49% (-47 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Moorhead by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Moorhead by Age

Moorhead Population Pyramid 2022
Moorhead Median Age
23.3
Total
19.4
Male
31.9
Female
Moorhead Sex Ratio
39.06%
591
Male
60.94%
922
Female
Moorhead Age Dependency Ratio
19.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
54.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Moorhead Adults
1,037
Adults
(167 of whom are seniors) in Moorhead.

Population of Moorhead by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Moorhead

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 45.2%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 44.99%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 45.32%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Moorhead

While the overall poverty rate of Moorhead is 45.2%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (45.32%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (44.99%).

Poverty Rate of Moorhead by Employment Status and Sex

26.83%
Female Employed
40.86%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
48.72%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Moorhead by Education

39.45%
Less Than 9th Grade
29.41%
High School
27.64%
Some College
5.17%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Moorhead

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Moorhead

The most common language spoken in Moorhead is English, with 100% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Moorhead by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Moorhead, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Moorhead by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree466.3%
Bachelors Degree709.59%
Associates Degree729.86%
Some College12717.4%
High School Graduate30641.92%
9th to 12th Grade7510.27%
Less Than 9th Grade344.66%

Earnings Statistics of Moorhead by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$22,946

Average Earnings

$30,500

Average Male

$20,341

Average Female