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Southaven

Mississippi · 28,977 residents · 41.334 sq mi
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Southaven has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,691. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $90,400. Households here earn about 49% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,977
+61%since 1990
from 17,949 in 1990
1990 – 2025
701 / sq mi
+61%since 1990
from 434 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+4%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K26K37K49K60K1990201020202024Southaven
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,691
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,469 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,759
+49%since 1990
from $13,965 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$675
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $510 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
27.7% rent
1.9
+13%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(17,456)
Black2.4%(436)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(80)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score7.7%(1,390)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(25,883)
Black6.6%(1,920)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(654)
Asian0.7%(208)
Diversity Score22.5%(6,506)
22
+190%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−23%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southaven, Mississippi?

Southaven, Mississippi has about 28,977 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Southaven, Mississippi?

The typical household in Southaven, Mississippi earns about $46,691 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southaven, Mississippi expensive?

In Southaven, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $90,400, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Southaven, Mississippi?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Southaven, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southaven, Mississippi?

About 6.7% of people in Southaven, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southaven, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Southaven, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,028 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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

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