Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Moorhead, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

45,036

Median Agei

31.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.4%36,221

Black

6%2,700

Two or More

5.4%2,420

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%2,375

Asian

2%881

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%345

Other

0.1%64

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%893

High School Diploma

18.3%4,858

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%1,965

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%3,557

Associate's Degree

11.3%2,991

Bachelor's Degree

28%7,446

Master's Degree

9.6%2,548

Professional Degree

1.5%406

Doctorate

2.5%666

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

41.6%

Graduate+

13.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$249,000

Median Renti

$1,033

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.1%10,749

Renter-Occupied

41.9%7,759

Total Units

19,184

Homeownership

58.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%395

$50K–$100K

1%106

$100K–$150K

6.2%671

$150K–$200K

13.5%1,455

$200K–$300K

38.9%4,186

$300K–$500K

30.4%3,273

$500K–$1M

5.5%586

$1M+

0.7%77

Rent Distribution

Under $500

351

$500–$750

1,374

$750–$1,000

1,784

$1,000–$1,250

1,580

$1,250–$1,500

1,028

$1,500–$2,000

912

$2,000+

401

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%646

2010–2019

15%2,884

2000–2009

16.8%3,225

1990–1999

9.6%1,846

1980–1989

7.1%1,355

1970–1979

14.2%2,725

1960–1969

11.5%2,199

1950–1959

13.4%2,575

1940–1949

2.5%474

1939 or earlier

6.5%1,255

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.4%10,617

Electricity

35.6%6,589

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%532

No Fuel

1.8%341

Wood

0.9%161

Other

0.8%152

Fuel Oil

0.6%116

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,761

Mean Household Incomei

$91,695

Per Capita Incomei

$37,546

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

25,298

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%1,342

$10K–$15K

4.2%778

$15K–$20K

4.6%858

$20K–$25K

3.4%635

$25K–$30K

3.1%573

$30K–$35K

3.3%615

$35K–$40K

3.4%622

$40K–$45K

2.6%482

$45K–$50K

3.5%647

$50K–$60K

6.7%1,233

$60K–$75K

8.6%1,589

$75K–$100K

13.6%2,521

$100K–$125K

11.9%2,202

$125K–$150K

6.8%1,261

$150K–$200K

10.1%1,877

$200K+

6.9%1,273

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,215

Residentsi

2,309

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing148 homes82% occupied$316/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers808 homes70% occupied$443/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8258 homes90% occupied$373/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,761/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

89.2%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

9.9%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30.8% of subsidized households are minority

40.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,5095.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

170

Germany

India

Canada

United Kingdom

Korea

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

23,375

Avg. Commutei

17.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

23,956

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,751(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured