Moorhead, MN Demographics

A map of Moorhead's Population by Race

Moorhead, Minnesota had a population of 44,505 in 2020. It was 79.7% White, 6.6% Black, 1.6% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Moorhead, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Moorhead is the 21st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Moorhead's White Population

35,491 residents of Moorhead identify as White, or 79.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Moorhead roughly similar to the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Moorhead is ranked #748 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Moorhead is more White than neighboring Fargo (77.8% White). Moorhead is less White than neighboring Dilworth (84.1% White), Briarwood (84.2% White), North River (92.7% White), and Prairie Rose (85.7% White).

Moorhead's Black Population

2,950 residents of Moorhead identify as Black, or 6.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Moorhead roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Moorhead is ranked #57 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Moorhead is more Black than neighboring Dilworth (3.4% Black), Briarwood (1.8% Black), and North River (0% Black). Moorhead is less Black than neighboring Fargo (8.6% Black), and Prairie Rose (8.9% Black).

Moorhead's Asian Population

705 residents of Moorhead identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Moorhead roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Moorhead is ranked #165 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Moorhead is more Asian than neighboring Dilworth (0.5% Asian), North River (0% Asian), and Prairie Rose (0% Asian). Moorhead is less Asian than neighboring Fargo (4.1% Asian), and Briarwood (7% Asian).

Moorhead's Hispanic Population

2,378 residents of Moorhead identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Moorhead roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Moorhead is ranked #227 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Moorhead is more Hispanic than neighboring Fargo (3.7% Hispanic), North River (3.6% Hispanic), and Prairie Rose (3.6% Hispanic). Moorhead is less Hispanic than neighboring Dilworth (5.7% Hispanic), and Briarwood (7% Hispanic).

Moorhead's Native American/Other Population

968 residents of Moorhead identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Moorhead roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Moorhead is ranked #150 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Moorhead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dilworth (1.8% Native American/Other), Fargo (1.8% Native American/Other), Briarwood (0% Native American/Other), North River (0% Native American/Other), and Prairie Rose (0% Native American/Other).

Moorhead's Multiracial Population

2,013 residents of Moorhead identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Moorhead roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Moorhead is ranked #242 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Moorhead is more Multiracial than neighboring Fargo (4% Multiracial), Briarwood (0% Multiracial), North River (3.6% Multiracial), and Prairie Rose (1.8% Multiracial). Moorhead is less Multiracial than neighboring Dilworth (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.