Moorhead Population 2026
Moorhead has a population of 42,005, making it the #1054 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Minnesota. It is about 210× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,005
Rank in United States
#1054
Coordinates
46.87°N, 96.77°W
~276 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,829 km
1,136 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minnesota
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 410,939 | #48 |
| Saint Paul | 303,176 | #66 |
| Rochester | 112,225 | #269 |
| Bloomington | 86,435 | #410 |
| Duluth | 86,110 | #413 |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,149 | #464 |
| Plymouth | 75,907 | #492 |
| Maple Grove | 68,385 | #563 |
Cities near Moorhead
- Fargo118,523 people · ~2 km away
- West Fargo33,597 people · ~10 km away
- Grand Forks57,011 people · ~119 km away
- Jamestown15,422 people · ~147 km away
- Aberdeen28,102 people · ~205 km away
- Watertown22,073 people · ~221 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Moorhead?
Moorhead has a population of 42,005 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1054 biggest city in United States.
What state is Moorhead in?
Moorhead is located in Minnesota, United States.
Is Moorhead the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,829 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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