Moorhead, MS

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2023 Population

1,370

9.39% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

33.5

18.4% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

28.5%

19.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$35,885

12.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$85,600

26.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

343

15.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Moorhead, MS had a population of 1.37k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $35,885. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Moorhead, MS declined from 1,512 to 1,370, a −9.39% decrease and its median household income grew from $31,810 to $35,885, a 12.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Moorhead, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (87.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.73%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (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.

99.3% of the residents in Moorhead, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Moorhead, MS are Mississippi Delta Community College (393 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Moorhead, MS was $85,600, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

Most people in Moorhead, MS N/A, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Moorhead, MS was 1 car per household.

United States Mississippi Sunflower County, MS Indianola, MS South Delta Region PUMA, MS

Population & Diversity

Moorhead, MS is home to a population of 1.37k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Moorhead, MS residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 7.61 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.2k people) in Moorhead, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 158 White (Non-Hispanic) and 10 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Moorhead, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Moorhead, MS was 99.4%, 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)
1.2k ± 284
White (Non-Hispanic)
158 ± 108
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
10 ± 13

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
16,383 ± 3,134 people
India
5,084 ± 1,749 people
Guatemala
3,926 ± 1,537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 16,383 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,084 and Guatemala with 3,926.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5 ± 22
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20

Moorhead, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Moorhead, MS employs 343 people. The largest industries in Moorhead, MS are Health Care & Social Assistance (57 people), Manufacturing (47 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (47 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($87,596), Manufacturing ($59,904), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,214).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

343

2023 Value

± 127

−15.7%

1 Year decline

± 58%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Moorhead, MS declined at a rate of −15.7%, from 407 employees to 343 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moorhead, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (83 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (66 people), and Production Occupations (37 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

343

2023 Value

± 127

−15.7%

1 Year decline

± 58%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Moorhead, MS declined at a rate of −15.7%, from 407 employees to 343 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moorhead, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (57 people), Manufacturing (47 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (47 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

$39,148

Median earning men ± $20,654

$25,870

Median earning women ± $15,021

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($58,077) and Retail Trade ($10,714).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,482), Public Administration ($28,750), and Retail Trade ($19,519).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

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

Voting results are not available for Moorhead, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 2023, universities in Moorhead, MS awarded 393 degrees. The student population of Moorhead, MS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 742 male students and 1,295 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moorhead, MS are Black or African American (245 and 62.3%), followed by White (125 and 31.8%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 2.8%), and Unknown (9 and 2.29%).

The largest universities in Moorhead, MS by number of degrees awarded are Mississippi Delta Community College (393 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Moorhead, MS are Other Health Preparatory Programs (64 and 16.3%), Registered Nursing (42 and 10.7%), and General Studies (38 and 9.67%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,037 students enrolled in Moorhead, MS, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,298 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
General Studies
38 degrees awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Moorhead, MS was Registered Nursing with 42 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

393 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mississippi Delta Community College with 393 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 130 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moorhead, MS, which is 0.494 times less than the 263 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 245 degrees mean that there were 1.96 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 125 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 ($3,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($90) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.852% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (690k), Some college (543k), and Secondary Education (397k).

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 $85,600 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $67,900 to $85,600, a 26.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Moorhead, MS is 65%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Moorhead, MS have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Moorhead, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$85,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$37,405

$304

Median Property Taxes

±$102

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

65%

Homeownership

2023

72.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65% of the housing units in Moorhead, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.8%.

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.

$35,885

Median Household Income

± $4,627

468

Number of Households

± 123

In 2023, the median household income of the 468 households in Moorhead, MS grew to $35,885 from the previous year's value of $31,810.

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.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2022, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.553% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Moorhead, MS N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moorhead, MS have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% 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

28.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moorhead, MS (297 out of 1.04k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

89.2% of the population of Moorhead, MS has health coverage, with 29.3% on employee plans, 37.2% on Medicaid, 19.4% on Medicare, 2.92% on non-group plans, and 0.438% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sunflower County, MS see 2749 patients per year on average, which represents a 12.4% decrease from the previous year (3139 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2540 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2822 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Sunflower County, MS.

2,749 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sunflower County, MS

Primary care physicians in Sunflower County, MS see an average of 2,749 patients per year. This represents a 12.4% decrease from the previous year (3,139 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 28.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 32.9% were men and 67.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

29.3%

Employer Coverage

37.2%

Medicaid

19.4%

Medicare

2.92%

Non-Group

0.438%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moorhead, MS declined by 16.2% from 12.9% to 10.8%.

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.

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