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Moorhead, MN

Founded 1871Clay CountyElev. 274 m
Population
44,706
Median home
$246,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Moorhead

Moorhead is a city in Minnesota with about 44,706 residents. Moorhead was founded in 1871 and sits in Clay County. The median age is 31.2 and the median household income is $69,371. Homes carry a median value of $246,300, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.2%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
44,706
Median age
31.2
Median household income
$69,371
Per-capita income
$36,532
Poverty rate
17.7%
High-school grad or higher
94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
17.2 min
Work from home
11.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Black6.1%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42%
Service19.7%
Sales & office19.4%
Production, transportation & material moving11.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$246,300
Median gross rent
$1,017/mo
Owner-occupied
58.7%
Median year built
1983
Households
17,977
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Moorhead has 17 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading18%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

LAKES COUNTRY YOUTH EDUC SVCSHighGrades 9–12
Moorhead ALCHighGrades 5–12
Moorhead ALC - BarnesvilleHighGrades 7–12
Moorhead ALC: DGF SecondaryHighGrades 9–12
MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
Moorhead High School Career AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Moorhead Online Secondary AcademyHighGrades 7–12
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–8
Dorothy Dodds Elementary SchoolElementary
ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARYElementary
Moorhead Online Elementary AcademyElementary
Probstfield ElementaryElementary
Robert Asp ElementaryElementary
S.G. Reinertsen ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime33% above national
Moorhead515
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 271% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime6% below national
Moorhead1,826
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↑ 31% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Moorhead Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Moorhead.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Clay County
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Moorhead is in Clay County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Moorhead was founded in 1871 and sits in Clay County. Elevation ~274 m.

Map of Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
Where Moorhead is
MinneapolisSt. PaulRochesterDuluthBloomingtonBrooklyn ParkMoorhead
Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fairmont Creamery CompanySt. John the Divine Episcopal ChurchMain Building, Concordia CollegeComstock, Solomon Gilman, HousePark Elementary SchoolFederal Courthouse and Post OfficeBergquist, John, HouseHuntoon, Lew A., House
Notable people from Moorhead
Warren MagnusonJason BlakeWill BorgenOlaus MurieChris VandeVeldeMark CullenBecky GulsvigArlen NessAda ComstockR. James Cook
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Nearby cities
St. Cloud (154 mi)Elk River (185 mi)Ramsey (193 mi)Andover (198 mi)Maple Grove (199 mi)Coon Rapids (202 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Moorhead, MN (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Moorhead, Minnesota.

Juan Ramon Hernandez
Moorhead · Clay County · 56560

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Moorhead — frequently asked

What is the population of Moorhead, Minnesota?
Moorhead has a population of about 44,706, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Moorhead?
The median home value in Moorhead is $246,300, and the median gross rent is $1,017/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Moorhead safe? What is the crime rate?
Moorhead Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 515 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Moorhead face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clay County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Moorhead?
Moorhead has 17 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Moorhead?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Moorhead. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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