Moorhead, MN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Moorhead was 44,861, a 0.14% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Moorhead's population was 44,800, an increase of 0.60% compared to a population of 44,534 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Moorhead, MN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Moorhead increased by 12,354. In this period, the peak population was 44,861 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 32,507 - -
2001 32,569 62 0.19%
2002 32,624 55 0.17%
2003 32,933 309 0.95%
2004 33,618 685 2.08%
2005 34,137 519 1.54%
2006 34,816 679 1.99%
2007 35,369 553 1.59%
2008 36,189 820 2.32%
2009 37,131 942 2.6%
2010 39,568 2,437 6.56%
2011 40,185 617 1.56%
2012 40,429 244 0.61%
2013 40,593 164 0.41%
2014 41,198 605 1.49%
2015 41,830 632 1.53%
2016 42,573 743 1.78%
2017 43,310 737 1.73%
2018 43,422 112 0.26%
2019 43,797 375 0.86%
2020 44,534 737 1.68%
2021 44,800 266 0.6%
2022 44,861 61 0.14%
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Moorhead, MN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Moorhead's population increased by 7,061 (21.72%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Moorhead's population increased by 4,966 (12.55%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Moorhead's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Moorhead's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 44,861. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Moorhead's population peaked in year 2022 at 44,861.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Moorhead's population was lowest in year 2000 at 32,507.

Moorhead, MN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Moorhead grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Moorhead had an average annual population growth rate of 1.73% per year. Overall the population grew 38.00% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Moorhead's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Moorhead's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.73% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 327. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Moorhead's population grew the most with an increase of 2,437 (6.56%).

While from 2001 and 2002, Moorhead's population grew the least with a growth of 55 (0.17%).

Things to know

Is Moorhead, MN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Moorhead's population increased by 327 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 266 (0.60%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 61 (0.14%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Moorhead, MN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Moorhead increased by 4,268 (10.51%). The population was highest at 44,861 in the year 2022 and lowest at 40,593 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.05%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Moorhead, MN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Moorhead population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Moorhead across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Moorhead was 44,861, a 0.14% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Moorhead population was 44,800, an increase of 0.60% compared to a population of 44,534 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Moorhead increased by 12,354. In this period, the peak population was 44,861 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Moorhead population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Moorhead is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Moorhead population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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