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Moorhead, Mississippi, in Sunflower county, is 81 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 120 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 2,573.
In Moorhead, about 26% of adults are married. Moorhead has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city. Unmarried people abound in Moorhead.
In 2000, Moorhead had a median family income of $23,000.
Political donors in Moorhead favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Moorhead has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Moorhead, 85% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Moorhead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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