City · Mississippi
Moorhead, Mississippi
Moorhead, city, in Sunflower County, Mississippi. Moorhead had 1,754 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 9.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,937 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,439 (±264). GEOID 2848760.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,754
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,937 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,439 ±264
Median household income
$34,625
±$11,857 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$82,000
±$31,752 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$636
±$251 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Moorhead and what county is it in?
Moorhead is a city in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 1,496 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Moorhead, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,754 people lived in Moorhead on July 1, 2025, down 9.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,937 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,439 (±264).
| Measure | Moorhead | Sunflower County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,439 ±264 | 24,333 | no clear change |
| Households | 496 ±102 | 8,034 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.33 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 643 ±96 | 9,423 | no clear change |
Moorhead's population since 2000
From 2,573 in 2000 to 1,754 in 2025: down 31.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Moorhead as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Moorhead?
The median resident of Moorhead is 33.1 years old; 13.7% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 87.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 12.4%.
| Measure | Moorhead | Sunflower County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 ±5.1 | 37.1 | +10.9 |
| Under 18 years | 13.7% ±6.7 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±5.4 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 43.2% ±12.4 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 12.4% ±7.3 pts | 22.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 87.0% ±7.4 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4% ±6.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±4.2 pts | 11.4% | −7.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.7% ±9.2 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7% ±7.9 pts | 16.0% | +12.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8% ±5.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.2% ±6.5 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Moorhead earn?
Half of Moorhead's 496 households earn less than $34,625 a year (±$11,857), against $39,956 in Sunflower County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $25,845 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Moorhead | Sunflower County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,625 ±$11,857 | $39,956 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $47,846 ±$10,078 | $59,047 | – |
| Per capita income | $16,974 ±$3,601 | $21,138 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.6% ±10.1 pts | 28.9% | −24.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 55.2% ±27.8 pts | 42.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 39.7% ±13.2 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% ±7.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.6% ±8.2 pts | 74.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Moorhead?
Owners occupy 56.7% of Moorhead's occupied homes and renters 43.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $82,000 by its owner (±$31,752). The median renter pays $636 a month including utilities, and 54.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Moorhead | Sunflower County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $82,000 ±$31,752 | $100,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $636 ±$251 | $694 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.7% ±25.5 pts | 44.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $895 ±$379 | $1,100 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.7% ±10.9 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.3% ±10.9 pts | 45.1% | – |
| Housing units | 643 ±96 | 9,423 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.9% ±6.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.7% ±10.9 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0% ±9.0 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% ±3.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% ±5.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.1% ±7.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.7% ±7.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Moorhead building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Moorhead in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Moorhead work and get to work?
79.3% of Moorhead's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 20.1%.
| Measure | Moorhead | Sunflower County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 34.8% ±8.1 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 20.1% ±11.2 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±10.2 pts | 80.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4% ±8.3 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±12.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0% ±5.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min ±4.3 | 20.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Moorhead?
No census tract lies mostly in Moorhead; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505Sunflower County | 2,005 | $37,526 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Moorhead) · Census block assignment files
How does Moorhead compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Moorhead is the 8,167th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 106th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Moorhead ranks 148th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 106th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th | 187 |
| Median household income | 148th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 183 |
| Median home value | 165th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 138th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 100th | 171 |
| Median age | 153rd | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 124th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 132nd | 185 |
Moorhead's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Moorhead with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Moorhead?
20 of the 57 figures for Moorhead on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Moorhead are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Moorhead.