DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

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2021 Population

183,220

0.529% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.2

0.27% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.6%

0.36% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$73,460

4.96% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$193,400

8.77% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS had a population of 183k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $73,460. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS grew from 182,256 to 183,220, a 0.529% increase and its median household income grew from $69,990 to $73,460, a 4.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.53%), Other (Hispanic) (2.34%), and White (Hispanic) (1.76%).

5.5% of the households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, 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.

97.9% of the residents in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS are Delta Technical College-Mississippi (447023) (1,101 degrees awarded in 2021) and Concorde Career College-Southaven (279 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was $193,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%.

Most people in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS borders Crittenden, Mississippi & Craighead (East) Counties PUMA, AR, Marshall, Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo & Benton Counties PUMA, MS, Panola, Tate, Coahoma, Tallahatchie, Tunica & Quitman Counties PUMA, MS, Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN, and Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS is home to a population of 183k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.89% of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (7.13k people).

In 2021, there were 2.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.64k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are Spanish (6,665 households), Vietnamese (783 households), and Arabic (418 households).

Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 230
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
53.8k ± 578
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.64k ± 695

5.16%

Hispanic Population

9.45k people

5.16% of the people in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are hispanic (9.45k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.13k people

3.89%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.09k people

As of 2021, 3.89% of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS residents (7.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was 3.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,665 households (3.87%)
Vietnamese
783 households (0.454%)
Arabic
418 households (0.243%)

5.5% of the households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was Spanish. 3.87% of the households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,939 ± 345
Gulf War (2001-)
2,394 ± 445
Gulf War (1990s)
2,390 ± 577

DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS employs 87.4k people. The largest industries in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are Elementary & secondary schools (5,513 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,262 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,697 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($117,752), Glass & glass product manufacturing ($108,154), and Air transportation ($107,239).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,787

Women

48.1%

45,112

Men

51.9%

The workforce of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS in 2020 was 86,899 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

87.4k

2021 Value

0.583%

1 Year growth

± 0.583%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.583%, from 86.9k employees to 87.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,680 people), Registered nurses (3,099 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,526 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

87.4k

2021 Value

0.583%

1 Year growth

± 0.583%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 0.583%, from 86.9k employees to 87.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,513 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,262 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,697 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,392

Median earning men ± $1,897

$36,969

Median earning women ± $1,430

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($65,125), Manufacturing ($63,535), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,928).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,570), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,521), and Public Administration ($44,512).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

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 DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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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 2021, universities in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS awarded 1,380 degrees. The student population of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 722 male students and 1,277 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are Black or African American (1,062 and 77.2%), followed by White (204 and 14.8%), Unknown (52 and 3.78%), and Hispanic or Latino (36 and 2.62%).

The largest universities in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Delta Technical College-Mississippi (447023) (1,101 and 79.8%) and Concorde Career College-Southaven (279 and 20.2%).

The most popular majors in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS are Medical Assistant (380 and 27.5%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (351 and 25.4%), and Dental Assisting (216 and 15.7%).

Completions

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.869% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.491% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (41k), Some college (34.8k), and Secondary Education (21.6k).

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 DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was $193,400 in 2021, which is 0.79 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $177,800 to $193,400, a 8.77% increase. The homeownership rate in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS is 76.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS is $73,460. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $73,460, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $71,565 and $68,405.

Property

$193,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,633

$50,995

Median Property Taxes

±$1,911

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 DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.1% of the housing units in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $73,460, followed by Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS and Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $71,565 and $68,405.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, 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.

$73,460

Median Household Income

± $2,553

67k

Number of Households

± 2,189

In 2021, the median household income of the 67k households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS grew to $73,460 from the previous year's value of $69,990.

The following chart displays the households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, 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

0.425

2021 Wage GINI in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

0.431

2020 Wage GINI in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

In 2021, the income inequality in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.19% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.8%)
Carpooled (9.47%)
Worked At Home (4.8%)

In 2021, 84.8% of workers in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.47%) and those who worked at home (4.8%).

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

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS (17.4k out of 181k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS is White, followed by Black 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

91.6% of the population of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 57.2% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 9.65% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1890 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 543 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1,890 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.36%

Uninsured

57.2%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

9.65%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS declined by 2.5% from 8.57% to 8.36%.

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