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Horn Lake

Mississippi · 26,736 residents · 16.025 sq mi
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Horn Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,181. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,300. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,736
+90%since 2000
from 14,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.5
+17%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K13K18K23K29K1990201020202024Horn Lake
202427K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.7%(1,783)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(1,952)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.7%(2,319)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.1%(2,153)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(1,888)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.4%(3,842)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.3%(3,831)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.6%(3,366)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.5%(2,819)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747%(1,862)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.8%(756)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.6%(165)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,181
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,396 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,125
+29%since 2000
from $17,183 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,067
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(11,463)
Black12.3%(1,728)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(603)
Asian0.8%(114)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(10,098)
Black49.3%(13,180)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(2,075)
Asian0.7%(200)
Other2%(540)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.1%(1,924)
Ecuadorian0.3%(86)
Puerto Rican0.3%(72)
Spaniard0.1%(19)
Honduran0.1%(18)
Peruvian0%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(67)
Cambodian0.2%(55)
Vietnamese0.1%(34)
Asian Indian0.1%(27)
Korean0.1%(18)
Filipino0.1%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0%(13)
Ancestry
Irish7.2%(1,968)
American6.6%(1,801)
German3.4%(927)
English2.9%(784)
Scottish1.6%(431)
Italian1.1%(307)
British1%(274)
French1%(265)
Norwegian0.5%(141)
Lebanese0.5%(125)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.4%(112)
Polish0.4%(97)
Welsh0.3%(92)
Dutch0.3%(83)
Canadian0.1%(39)
Moroccan0.1%(18)
Danish0.1%(18)
Russian0%(13)
Croatian0%(10)
Greek0%(10)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.7%(3,984)
Married45.6%(4,359)
Widowed2.1%(204)
Divorced10.5%(1,004)
Women 15+
Never married39.1%(4,402)
Married40.1%(4,513)
Widowed7.2%(816)
Divorced13.6%(1,537)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horn Lake, Mississippi?

Horn Lake, Mississippi has about 26,736 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horn Lake, Mississippi?

The typical household in Horn Lake, Mississippi earns about $52,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horn Lake, Mississippi expensive?

In Horn Lake, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $114,300, and the typical rent is about $1,067 a month.

How educated are people in Horn Lake, Mississippi?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Horn Lake, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horn Lake, Mississippi?

About 16.3% of people in Horn Lake, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horn Lake, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Horn Lake, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,667 residents, a change of about 195 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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