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%

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

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+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,751(5.1% of civilian adults)