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Moorhead, MN

Moorhead is a city in and county seat of Clay County, Minnesota, United States, on the banks of the Red River of the North. Located in the Red River Valley, an extremely fertile and active agricultural region, Moorhead is also home to several corporations and manufacturing industries. Across the river from Fargo, North Dakota, Moorhead helps form the core of the Fargo–Moorhead ND-MN Metropolitan Area. The population was 44,505 according to the 2020 census. Platted in 1871, the city was named for William Galloway Moorhead, an official of the Northern Pacific Railway.

Moorhead is located adjacent to the Red River in the Red River Valley. The land around the Fargo–Moorhead area is some of the flattest and richest (for agricultural uses) in the world. This is because it lies on the lake bed of glacial Lake Agassiz, which drained between 9,900 and 11,000 years ago. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.290 square miles (57.73 km2), of which 22.283 square miles (57.71 km2) is land and 0.007 square miles (0.02 km2) is water.

The city was platted in 1871 and named for William Galloway Moorhead, a Northern Pacific Railway official and brother-in-law of financier Jay Cooke. The former Moorhead Armory on 5th Street South was the site of the intended concert destination for musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper before their fatal plane crash a few miles north of Clear Lake, Iowa around 1:00 am Tuesday, February 3, 1959. The building was demolished in 1990 and is now the site of Ecumen Evergreens, a senior living property.

Health and wellness are integral to Moorhead's community spirit. The city boasts modern healthcare facilities such as Sanford Medical Center and Essentia Health, ensuring residents have access to quality medical services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Moorhead Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Train At The Max, Rise Training and Fitness, and Apex Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Moorhead, such as the Trails at Stonemill Park and Gooseberry Mound Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Moorhead, MN include Hjemkomst Center, The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, and Bluestem Amphitheater.

Population: 44,505 (2020). Elevation: 904 ft (275 m). Area: 22.27 sq mi (57.69 km2). ZIP Code: 56560. Area code(s): 218.

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What is Moorhead, MN known for?

Moorhead’s agriculture-based economy depends chiefly on sugar beet refining and the growing of crops such as sugar beets, wheat, barley, and potatoes. The service sector is also important. The city is the seat of Minnesota State University Moorhead (1885) and Concordia College (1891). 

Is Moorhead, MN a good place to live?

Moorhead is in Clay County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Moorhead offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Moorhead, there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Moorhead and residents tend to lean conservative.

What is the ethnicity of Moorhead, MN?

Moorhead, MN is home to a population of 44.1k people, of which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.53% of Moorhead, MN residents were born outside of the country (2.88k people). In 2021, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.8k people) in Moorhead, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.38k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Moorhead

Sanford Medical Center 

Essentia Health

Moorhead Parks and Recreation Department

Train At The Max

Rise Training and Fitness 

Apex Fitness

Trails at Stonemill Park 

Gooseberry Mound Park

Hjemkomst Center

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum

Bluestem Amphitheater

Britannica

Niche

DataUSA

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