Moorhead
City in Sunflower County, Mississippi

Moorhead is a city in Sunflower County, Mississippi, with 1,937 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 115 ft (35 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sunflower, 6.8 miles N.
- 1,937residents (2020 Census)
- 115 ftelevation · 35 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 1,495 / sq mipopulation density
- 38761ZIP code
About Moorhead
Moorhead is a city in Sunflower County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 2,405. This dropped in 2022 and the population recorded was 1,512.
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Living in Moorhead
- Median household income
- $34,625
- Median home value
- $82,000
- Median rent
- $636/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Moorhead had 1,937 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,937 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,495 per sq mi (577 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moorhead at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Sunflower County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,937 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4494° N, 90.5063° W |
| ZIP code | 38761 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2848760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moorhead
- Sunflower6.8 mi N
- Indianola7.9 mi W
- Inverness8.2 mi SW
- Mississippi Valley State University10.4 mi NE
- Morgan City10.5 mi SE
- Itta Bena11.1 mi E
- Isola13.8 mi S
- Doddsville14.6 mi N
- Schlater16.0 mi NE
- Sidon17.4 mi E
- Cruger17.9 mi SE
- Greenwood18.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Moorhead
What county is Moorhead in?
Moorhead is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Moorhead, MS?
1,937 people lived in Moorhead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moorhead, MS?
The ZIP code of Moorhead is 38761.
What is the elevation of Moorhead?
115 feet (35 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moorhead?
Sunflower (6.8 mi), Indianola (7.9 mi), Inverness (8.2 mi), Mississippi Valley State University (10.4 mi), Morgan City (10.5 mi).
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