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Crime in Moorhead summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Moorhead. Key points include:
There were 1,041 total crimes in Moorhead in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Moorhead is 2,312.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Moorhead is 515.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Moorhead is 1,796.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Moorhead is 9.10% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Moorhead Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Moorhead / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,041 | 2,312.0 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 232 | 515.3 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 17.8 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 201 | 446.4 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 809 | 1,796.7 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 124 | 275.4 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 565 | 1,254.8 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 120 | 266.5 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Moorhead summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Moorhead. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Moorhead is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Moorhead is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Moorhead is $278,445.
The median income in Moorhead is $72,761.
Moorhead's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Moorhead Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Moorhead | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Moorhead, MN Weather
The average high in Moorhead is 52.5° and the average low is 32.0°.
There are 55.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.9 inches of precipitation each year with 55.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Moorhead |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 52.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 32.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 55.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 55.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Moorhead Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Moorhead
The current population in Moorhead is 45,036. The population has increased 22.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45,036 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 44,706 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 44,443 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 44,129 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 43,409 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 42,939 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 42,395 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 41,801 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 41,321 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 40,935 | 4.8% |
| 2014 | 39,053 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 38,609 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 38,091 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 37,358 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 36,721 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Moorhead
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Moorhead is:
80.4% White with 36,221 White residents.
6.0% African American with 2,700 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 345 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 881 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 30 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 64 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 2,420 Two Or More residents.
5.3% Hispanic with 2,375 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Moorhead | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.4% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.0% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Moorhead
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Moorhead is 50.5% female with 22,750 female residents.
Moorhead is 49.5% male with 22,286 male residents.
| Gender | Moorhead | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Moorhead for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Moorhead completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Moorhead completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Moorhead completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Moorhead completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Moorhead completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Moorhead completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Moorhead completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Moorhead completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Moorhead completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Moorhead | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Moorhead, Minnesota
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7.3% of households in Moorhead earn Less than $10,000.
4.2% of households in Moorhead earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in Moorhead earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Moorhead earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Moorhead earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Moorhead earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Moorhead earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Moorhead earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.1% of households in Moorhead earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.9% of households in Moorhead earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Moorhead | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







