Horn Lake, MS

Census Place

Add Comparison

2023 Population

26,622

0.113% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

34.8

1.97% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

18.7%

14.4% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$56,847

0.462% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$158,900

8.61% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

12,772

1.78% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Horn Lake, MS had a population of 26.6k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $56,847. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Horn Lake, MS declined from 26,652 to 26,622, a −0.113% decrease and its median household income declined from $57,111 to $56,847, a −0.462% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Horn Lake, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (42%), Other (Hispanic) (4.14%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.18%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.86%).

None of the households in Horn Lake, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Horn Lake, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Horn Lake, MS are Delta Technical College-Mississippi (447023) (1,548 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Horn Lake, MS was $158,900, and the homeownership rate was 59.3%.

Most people in Horn Lake, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Horn Lake, MS was 2 cars per household.

United States Mississippi DeSoto County, MS Memphis, TN-MS-AR North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS

Population & Diversity

Horn Lake, MS is home to a population of 26.6k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.65% of Horn Lake, MS residents were born outside of the country (1.77k people).

In 2023, there were 1.06 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.8k people) in Horn Lake, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2023 Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.6% of Horn Lake, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Horn Lake, MS was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Horn Lake, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Horn Lake, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.8k ± 1.08k
White (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.13k
Other (Hispanic)
1.1k ± 525

8.85%

Hispanic Population

2.36k people

8.85% of the people in Horn Lake, MS are hispanic (2.36k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Horn Lake, MS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,383 ± 3,134 people
India
5,084 ± 1,749 people
Guatemala
3,926 ± 1,537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 16,383 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,084 and Guatemala with 3,926.

Foreign-Born Population

6.65%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.77k people

5.95%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.59k people

As of 2023, 6.65% of Horn Lake, MS residents (1.77k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Horn Lake, MS was 5.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Horn Lake, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
498 ± 279
Vietnam
336 ± 147
Gulf War (2001-)
200 ± 99

Horn Lake, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Horn Lake, MS employs 12.8k people. The largest industries in Horn Lake, MS are Transportation & Warehousing (2,432 people), Manufacturing (1,382 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,368 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($60,417), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,063), and Manufacturing ($51,225).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.8k

2023 Value

± 985

−1.78%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Horn Lake, MS declined at a rate of −1.78%, from 13k employees to 12.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Horn Lake, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,529 people), Material Moving Occupations (1,448 people), and Transportation Occupations (1,269 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Horn Lake, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

12.8k

2023 Value

± 985

−1.78%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Horn Lake, MS declined at a rate of −1.78%, from 13k employees to 12.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Horn Lake, MS, are Transportation & Warehousing (2,432 people), Manufacturing (1,382 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,368 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Horn Lake, MS, though some of these residents may live in Horn Lake, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,301

Median earning men ± $3,581

$39,002

Median earning women ± $3,791

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($69,583), Information ($62,083), and Public Administration ($46,058).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($48,925), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,202), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,270).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Y-Axis

1.38%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Horn Lake, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Horn Lake, MS awarded 1,548 degrees. The student population of Horn Lake, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 820 male students and 1,161 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Horn Lake, MS are Black or African American (1,262 and 81.5%), followed by White (221 and 14.3%), Hispanic or Latino (46 and 2.97%), and Unknown (11 and 0.711%).

The largest universities in Horn Lake, MS by number of degrees awarded are Delta Technical College-Mississippi (447023) (1,548 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Horn Lake, MS are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (652 and 42.1%), Medical Assistant (271 and 17.5%), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (173 and 11.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,981 students enrolled in Horn Lake, MS, 41.4% men and 58.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,584 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
271 degrees awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
173 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
125 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Horn Lake, MS was Medical Assistant with 271 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Horn Lake, MS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Delta Technical College-Mississippi (447023)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,548 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delta Technical College-Mississippi (447023) with 1,548 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 847 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Horn Lake, MS, which is 1.21 times more than the 701 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,262 degrees mean that there were 5.71 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 221 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Measure

In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.852% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (690k), Some college (543k), and Secondary Education (397k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Horn Lake, MS was $158,900 in 2023, which is 0.524 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $146,300 to $158,900, a 8.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Horn Lake, MS is 59.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Horn Lake, MS have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Horn Lake, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Horn Lake, MS is $56,847. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Horn Lake, MS was Census Tract 702.10 with a value of $96,881, followed by Census Tract 703.25 and Census Tract 703.22, with respective values of $63,075 and $61,788.

Housing

Property

$158,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,861

$5,881

Median Property Taxes

±$660

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Horn Lake, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Horn Lake, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.3%

Homeownership

2023

72.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.3% of the housing units in Horn Lake, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Horn Lake, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 702.10
Census Tract 703.25
Census Tract 703.22

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Horn Lake, MS was Census Tract 702.10 with a value of $96,881, followed by Census Tract 703.25 and Census Tract 703.22, with respective values of $63,075 and $61,788.

The following map shows all of the places in Horn Lake, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,847

Median Household Income

± $6,364

9.91k

Number of Households

± 904

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.91k households in Horn Lake, MS declined from $56,847 from the previous year's value of $57,111.

The following chart displays the households in Horn Lake, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Horn Lake, MS is from Mississippi.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2022, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.553% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (87%)
Carpooled (8.72%)
Worked At Home (3%)

In 2023, 87% of workers in Horn Lake, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.72%) and those who worked at home (3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Horn Lake, MS have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Horn Lake, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Horn Lake, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Horn Lake, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Horn Lake, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Horn Lake, MS (4.96k out of 26.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Horn Lake, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.8% of the population of Horn Lake, MS has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 7.42% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.981% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in DeSoto County, MS see 3552 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.54% increase from the previous year (3303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2695 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 850 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for DeSoto County, MS.

3,552 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in DeSoto County, MS

Primary care physicians in DeSoto County, MS see an average of 3,552 patients per year. This represents a 7.54% increase from the previous year (3,303 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in DeSoto County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

7.42%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.981%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Horn Lake, MS declined by 13% from 12.9% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Horn Lake, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Keep Exploring