Moorhead, Minnesota
Quick Statistics
Moorhead is a community in Clay County, Minnesota, home to about 45,036 people spread across 22.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $39,279 a year, and a typical home is worth about $249,000. About 52.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 18 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Moorhead ranks number 23 of 914 in population, number 388 in median household income, number 263 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Moorhead typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 0°F. The area sees roughly 53 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Moorhead, MN | 1.3 mi. | 169 |
| 2. | Dilworth, MN | 2.5 mi. | 4,713 |
| 3. | Fargo, ND | 4.0 mi. | 131,627 |
| 4. | Oakport, MN | 4.9 mi. | 1,797 |
| 5. | Prairie Rose, ND | 5.4 mi. | 43 |
| 6. | Briarwood, ND | 5.9 mi. | 60 |
| 7. | Frontier, ND | 6.1 mi. | 169 |
| 8. | North River, ND | 6.5 mi. | 70 |
What is the population of Moorhead, Minnesota?
Moorhead has a population of about 45,036 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Moorhead, Minnesota in?
Moorhead is located in Clay County, Minnesota.
What is the median home value in Moorhead, Minnesota?
The median home value in Moorhead is about $249,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Moorhead, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Moorhead is about $39,279 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Moorhead, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 41 tornadoes have been recorded in Clay County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Moorhead, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 0 degrees, with around 53 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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