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Moorhead, MN


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Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead, Minnesota, in Clay county, is 1 miles E of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 213 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Fargo - Moorhead metropolitan area. Moorhead contains a population of approximately 32,177.

The People and Families of Moorhead

In Moorhead, about 44% of adults are married.

Moorhead has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moorhead had a median family income of $49,118. Interestingly, lots of people in Moorhead have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Moorhead favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $11,810. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Moorhead Housing

Moorhead has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Moorhead, 86% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Moorhead can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Moorhead strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMoorhead Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Moorhead Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Moorhead Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Moorhead College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Moorhead Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Moorhead, MN

Comparing Moorhead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity29
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents105
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

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