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Moorhead, MS
City in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
Population
1,439
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,111
ZIP codes
0
Moorhead and its ZIP codes
Moorhead at a glance
- Moorhead is about 18 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,625 a year, 39% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,000 (52% below Mississippi) and median rent is $636 a month.
Local data for Moorhead, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moorhead, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,625
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$82,000
Median rent
$636/mo
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (51), German Americans (41), Dutch Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sunflower County. PPP loans are for Moorhead.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,411
8,082 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $5,991 per person
How people get to work
Moorhead, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moorhead, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
400
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
116
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moorhead, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.6%
U.S. 33.3% +15.3 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Moorhead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SunflowerTown | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| IndianolaCity | 8.1 mi | 8.6 |
| InvernessTown | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Morgan CityTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Itta BenaCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| IsolaTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| DoddsvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| SchlaterTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| SidonTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| CrugerTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| ShawCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| BelzoniCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| RulevilleCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| GreenwoodCity | 20 mi | 12.3 |
| ElizabethCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moorhead, MS in?
- Moorhead is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Moorhead, MS?
- About 1,439 people live in Moorhead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moorhead?
- Nearby places include Sunflower (6.6 mi), Indianola (8.1 mi), Inverness (8.1 mi), Morgan City (11 mi), Mississippi Valley State University (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023