Moorhead, Iowa facts for kids
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Moorhead, Iowa
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Downtown Moorhead, Iowa
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Location of Moorhead, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Monona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 846.81/sq mi (326.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51558
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-53850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459216 |
Moorhead is a small city located in Monona County, Iowa, in the United States. It sits right next to the Soldier River. According to the 2020 census, about 199 people live there.
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Moorhead's Early Days
Moorhead got its first post office in 1872. The city itself was officially planned out in 1899. It was named after an early settler in the area, J. R. Moorhead.
Where is Moorhead?
Moorhead is located in Iowa at these coordinates: 41°55′23″N 95°51′2″W / 41.92306°N 95.85056°W. The city covers a total area of about 0.61 square kilometers (0.23 square miles), and all of it is land. There is no water area within the city limits. Ivan Nielsen was the mayor of Moorhead until the year 2000.
Who Lives in Moorhead?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 200 | — |
| 1910 | 366 | +83.0% |
| 1920 | 381 | +4.1% |
| 1930 | 372 | −2.4% |
| 1940 | 421 | +13.2% |
| 1950 | 392 | −6.9% |
| 1960 | 313 | −20.2% |
| 1970 | 271 | −13.4% |
| 1980 | 264 | −2.6% |
| 1990 | 259 | −1.9% |
| 2000 | 232 | −10.4% |
| 2010 | 226 | −2.6% |
| 2020 | 199 | −11.9% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 199 residents living in 94 households. Most of the people (97%) were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Moorhead was around 48.8 years old. About 21% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 26% of the population was 65 years or older. The city's population was almost evenly split between males (47.7%) and females (52.3%).
Population in 2010
In 2010, Moorhead had 226 people living in 105 households. The population density was about 706 people per square mile. Most residents (98.2%) were White. A small percentage were African American or Asian. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 51.4 years. About 16.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 27.4% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal, with 50% male and 50% female.
Schools in Moorhead
Students in Moorhead attend schools within the West Harrison Community School District.
Before 2004, Moorhead was part of the East Monona Community School District. That district had its own school right in Moorhead. However, on July 1, 2004, the East Monona district closed down. The area where Moorhead is located then became part of the West Harrison school district.
See also
In Spanish: Moorhead (Iowa) para niños
