How long is the commute from Moorhead, MS?
Workers who live in Moorhead, MS take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.0% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 4.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Moorhead get to work
| Means of transportation | Moorhead | Sunflower County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±10.2 points) | 80.7% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.4% (±8.3 points) | 11.2% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±2.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±12.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±3.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.0% (±5.2 points) | 5.6% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Moorhead, the average commute is not measurably different from Sunflower County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Moorhead, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sunflower County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sunflower County, Moorhead ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 256 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Moorhead
| Vehicles available | Moorhead | Sunflower County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±7.1 points) | 8.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.0% (±11.9 points) | 39.6% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.8% (±9.4 points) | 30.8% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.6% (±11.1 points) | 20.7% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Moorhead, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sunflower County (8.9%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Moorhead
| Moorhead | Sunflower County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.0% (±5.2 points) | 5.6% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% (±7.1 points) | 91.5% (±2.2 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.6% (±8.2 points) | 74.5% (±3.5 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Moorhead, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sunflower County (74.5%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (84.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Moorhead
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead | — | 20.7 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Sunflower | 6.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Indianola | 7.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 8.2 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan City | 10 mi | 19.9 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Itta Bena | 11 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Isola | 14 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Schlater | 16 mi | 20.0 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cruger | 18 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sunflower County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drew | 22.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Sunflower | 22.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Inverness | 21.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Indianola | 21.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Moorhead | 20.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Ruleville | 20.2 minutes (±7.8) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Moorhead
How long is the average commute in Moorhead?
Workers who live in Moorhead, MS take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Moorhead without a car?
10.7% of households in Moorhead have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Moorhead?
4.0% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Moorhead worked from home, and 79.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moorhead city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moorhead city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moorhead city, Mississippi
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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