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Southaven

Mississippi · 54,648 residents · 41.334 sq mi
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Southaven has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,321. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,500. Households here earn about 36% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
54,648
+89%since 2000
from 28,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,322 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+11%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K26K37K49K60K1990201020202024Southaven
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,321
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,691 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,219
+41%since 2000
from $20,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+31%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(25,883)
Black6.6%(1,920)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(654)
Asian0.7%(208)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(6,506)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(29,164)
Black33.9%(18,517)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(3,346)
Asian2.4%(1,317)
Other1.9%(1,051)
Diversity Score72.1%(39,379)
Diversity Score
72
+221%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southaven, Mississippi?

Southaven, Mississippi has about 54,648 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southaven, Mississippi?

The typical household in Southaven, Mississippi earns about $63,321 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 $160,500, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Southaven, Mississippi?

About 23.1% 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 11.8% 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 36,699 residents, a change of about 204 percent over that period.

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