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Moorhead is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States, and the largest city in northwest Minnesota. The population was 42,005 according to the 2020 census.

History

Moorhead was platted in 1871. The city was named for William Galloway Moorhead, an official of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Moorhead was incorporated as a city in 1885.

For more information on the history of Moorhead, visit the Moorhead Wikipedia page.

Population

According to the 2020 census, Moorhead has a population of 42,005 people. This makes it the largest city in northwest Minnesota. The racial makeup of Moorhead is approximately:

• 88.7% White
• 3.7% Black or African American
• 1.9% Native American
• 1.9% Asian
• 0.1% Pacific Islander
• 2.6% From other races
• 2.0% From two or more races

4.9% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Economy

Some of the major industries and employers in Moorhead include:

• Education - Minnesota State University Moorhead, Concordia College
• Healthcare - Sanford Health, Essentia Health
• Retail - Walmart, Hornbacher's
• Technology - Comcast, Microsoft
• Manufacturing - American Crystal Sugar, Cardinal Glass Industries

For more information on the economy and major employers in Moorhead, visit the City of Moorhead Economic Development page.

Attractions and Landmarks

Hjemkomst Center

The Hjemkomst Center is a museum in Moorhead located at 202 1st Ave N. It features exhibits on the history and cultural heritage of the Red River Valley region. The center is home to the Hjemkomst Viking ship, a replica Viking ship that sailed from Duluth, Minnesota to Bergen, Norway in 1982.

Phone: (218) 299-5511

The Hjemkomst Center is a popular attraction and landmark in Moorhead. Visit their website for more details.

Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park is located along the Red River at 200 Rivershore Drive. The park features walking paths, fishing areas, boat launches, and picnic shelters. There is also a recreational trail that connects to Gooseberry Park.

Bluestem Center for the Arts

The Bluestem Center for the Arts is located at 801 50th Ave S. It is home to live performances, art exhibits, and educational programs focused on the arts.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Moorhead is provided by MATBUS which operates buses throughout Moorhead and Fargo. Schedules and route information can be found on their website.

Public Library

The Moorhead Public Library is located at 118 5th Street South. It provides a variety of services and programs for the community including book lending, computers and wifi access, meeting rooms, and children's story times.

Phone: (218) 233-7594

Learn more at the Moorhead Public Library website.

Museums

Moorhead Children's Museum

The Moorhead Children's Museum is located at 29 7th Street South. It features interactive exhibits and hands-on activities for children focused on science, art, and culture.

Phone: (218) 233-3329

Visit their website for more details.

Rourke Art Museum

The Rourke Art Museum is located at 521 Main Ave. It features various exhibits and collections focused on regional and national artists.

Phone: (701) 237-6283

Learn more at the Rourke Art Museum website.

Major Employers

American Crystal Sugar

Cardinal Glass Industries

Sanford Health

Essentia Health

Eventide Senior Living Communities

County Information

Moorhead is located in Clay County. The Clay County government website can be found at claycountymn.gov.

The address for Clay County is:

School Districts

Moorhead is served by several school districts including:

• Moorhead Area Public Schools
• Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools
• West Fargo Public Schools

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources and websites for Moorhead:

• City of Moorhead - Official city government website
• City of Moorhead Facebook - Official city Facebook page
• Visit Moorhead - Tourism website
• Bluestem Amphitheater - Outdoor concert venue
• Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks - Local baseball team

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