Moorhead, MS

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2021 Population

1,700

12.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

29.8

27.9% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

38.2%

15.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$28,378

11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$64,100

5.04% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

401

19.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Moorhead, MS had a population of 1.7k people with a median age of 29.8 and a median household income of $28,378. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Moorhead, MS grew from 1,513 to 1,700, a 12.4% increase and its median household income grew from $25,556 to $28,378, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Moorhead, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.59%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.647%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.412%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Moorhead, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Moorhead, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Moorhead, MS are Mississippi Delta Community College (494 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Moorhead, MS was $64,100, and the homeownership rate was 49.4%.

Most people in Moorhead, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Moorhead, MS was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Moorhead, MS is home to a population of 1.7k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.647% of Moorhead, MS residents were born outside of the country (11 people).

In 2021, there were 9.32 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.52k people) in Moorhead, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 163 White (Non-Hispanic) and 11 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Moorhead, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Moorhead, MS was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Moorhead, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moorhead, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.52k ± 303
White (Non-Hispanic)
163 ± 74
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11 ± 16

Hispanic Population

0 people

0% of the people in Moorhead, MS are hispanic (0 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Moorhead, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
17,687 ± 3,255 people
India
5,172 ± 1,764 people
Vietnam
4,317 ± 1,612 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 17,687 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,172 and Vietnam with 4,317.

Foreign-Born Population

0.647%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11 people

As of 2021, 0.647% of Moorhead, MS residents (11 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Moorhead, MS was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Moorhead, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
10 ± 25
Vietnam
5 ± 21
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20

Moorhead, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Moorhead, MS employs 401 people. The largest industries in Moorhead, MS are Accommodation & Food Services (90 people), Educational Services (78 people), and Manufacturing (54 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($49,286), Wholesale Trade ($34,688), and Educational Services ($23,250).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,883. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

401

2021 Value

± 125

19.7%

1 Year growth

± 38.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Moorhead, MS grew at a rate of 19.7%, from 335 employees to 401 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moorhead, MS, are Production Occupations (90 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (59 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (55 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moorhead, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

401

2021 Value

± 125

19.7%

1 Year growth

± 38.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Moorhead, MS grew at a rate of 19.7%, from 335 employees to 401 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moorhead, MS, are Accommodation & Food Services (90 people), Educational Services (78 people), and Manufacturing (54 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moorhead, MS, though some of these residents may live in Moorhead, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,823

Median earning men ± $13,020

$19,458

Median earning women ± $4,447

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($34,420), Manufacturing ($25,875), and Retail Trade ($10,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($57,772), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($19,844), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($14,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Moorhead, MS awarded 494 degrees. The student population of Moorhead, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 746 male students and 1,432 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moorhead, MS are Black or African American (304 and 61.5%), followed by White (167 and 33.8%), Unknown (12 and 2.43%), and Hispanic or Latino (9 and 1.82%).

The largest universities in Moorhead, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi Delta Community College (494 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Moorhead, MS are General Studies (135 and 27.3%), Registered Nursing (44 and 8.91%), and Electrician (30 and 6.07%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,178 students enrolled in Moorhead, MS, 34.3% men and 65.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,446 records, of which 67.4% were women and 32.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
135 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
44 degrees awarded
General Business
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Moorhead, MS was General Studies with 135 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Moorhead, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mississippi Delta Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

494 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi Delta Community College with 494 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 204 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moorhead, MS, which is 0.703 times less than the 290 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 304 degrees mean that there were 1.82 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 167 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,090) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($50) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Moorhead, MS was $64,100 in 2021, which is 0.262 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $67,500 to $64,100, a 5.04% decrease. The homeownership rate in Moorhead, MS is 49.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Moorhead, MS have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moorhead, MS is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$64,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$18,420

$269

Median Property Taxes

±$92

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Moorhead, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Moorhead, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.4%

Homeownership

2021

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.4% of the housing units in Moorhead, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Moorhead, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9505

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Moorhead, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$28,378

Median Household Income

± $5,021

544

Number of Households

± 126

In 2021, the median household income of the 544 households in Moorhead, MS grew to $28,378 from the previous year's value of $25,556.

The following chart displays the households in Moorhead, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Moorhead, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Worked At Home (4.49%)

In 2021, 77.6% of workers in Moorhead, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (4.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moorhead, MS have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Moorhead, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Moorhead, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Moorhead, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Moorhead, MS have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

38.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moorhead, MS (568 out of 1.49k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Moorhead, MS is Black, followed by White and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.4% of the population of Moorhead, MS has health coverage, with 24.6% on employee plans, 47.2% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 6.12% on non-group plans, and 0.471% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sunflower County, MS see 3139 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.42% decrease from the previous year (3217 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2474 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3092 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,139 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sunflower County, MS

Primary care physicians in Sunflower County, MS see an average of 3,139 patients per year. This represents a 2.42% decrease from the previous year (3,217 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sunflower County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.4% under 18 years, 30.6% between 18 and 34 years, 25.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.1% were men and 56.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.59%

Uninsured

24.6%

Employer Coverage

47.2%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

6.12%

Non-Group

0.471%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moorhead, MS declined by 19.9% from 12% to 9.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Moorhead, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.