Southaven, MS

Census Place

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2021 Population
54,141
1.61% 1-year decline
US Senator
Roger Wicker
Republican Party
US Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
36.3
1.89% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
12.1%
2.98% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$67,157
6.06% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$169,800
5.79% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Southaven, MS had a population of 54.1k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $67,157. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Southaven, MS declined from 55,026 to 54,141, a −1.61% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,321 to $67,157, a 6.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southaven, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), White (Hispanic) (1.95%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%).

None of the households in Southaven, 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 Southaven, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southaven, MS are Concorde Career College-Southaven (279 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Southaven, MS was $169,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Southaven, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Southaven, MS was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Southaven, MS is home to a population of 54.1k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.66% of Southaven, MS residents were born outside of the country (1.98k people).

In 2021, there were 1.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.8k people) in Southaven, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.9%
2021 Citizenship
97.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Southaven, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Southaven, MS was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southaven, MS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    31.8k ± 1.55k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    17.5k ± 1.55k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.18k ± 369
4.63%
Hispanic Population
2.51k people

In 2021, there were 1.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.8k people) in Southaven, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.63% of the people in Southaven, MS are hispanic (2.51k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

3.66%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.98k people
4.05%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.23k people

As of 2021, 3.66% of Southaven, MS residents (1.98k 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 Southaven, MS was 4.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    893 ± 425
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    884 ± 300
  3. Vietnam
    858 ± 217

Southaven, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Southaven, MS employs 27k people. The largest industries in Southaven, MS are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,649 people), Transportation & Warehousing (3,329 people), and Retail Trade (3,183 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($76,641), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($68,364), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,146).

Occupations

27k
2021 Value
± 1,639
−0.177%
1 Year decline
± 8.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southaven, MS declined at a rate of −0.177%, from 27.1k employees to 27k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southaven, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,231 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,214 people), and Management Occupations (2,407 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southaven, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

27k
2021 Value
± 1,639
−0.177%
1 Year decline
± 8.41%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southaven, MS declined at a rate of −0.177%, from 27.1k employees to 27k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southaven, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,649 people), Transportation & Warehousing (3,329 people), and Retail Trade (3,183 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southaven, MS, though some of these residents may live in Southaven, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,636
Median earning men ± $4,368
$39,272
Median earning women ± $3,652

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($69,375), Public Administration ($60,446), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,273).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,756), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,141), and Wholesale Trade ($46,250).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 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
  1. $30.9B
  2. $28.9B
  3. $11.2B

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.

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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.

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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
  1. $24.4B
  2. $10.7B
  3. $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).

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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.

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker
Senator from Mississippi1
Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator from Mississippi2
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.

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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.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Southaven, MS awarded 279 degrees. The student population of Southaven, MS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 27 male students and 335 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southaven, MS are Black or African American (187 and 67%), followed by White (39 and 14%), Unknown (37 and 13.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (11 and 3.94%).

The largest universities in Southaven, MS by number of degrees awarded are Concorde Career College-Southaven (279 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Southaven, MS are Medical Assistant (136 and 48.7%), Dental Assisting (80 and 28.7%), and Massage Therapy (33 and 11.8%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Southaven, MS was $169,800 in 2021, which is 0.693 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,500 to $169,800, a 5.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Southaven, MS is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Southaven, MS have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southaven, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southaven, MS is $67,157. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Southaven, MS was Census Tract 705.22 with a value of $65,792, followed by Census Tract 704.11 and Census Tract 706.10, with respective values of $55,359 and $48,620.

Property

$169,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,650
$14,628
Median Property Taxes
±$1,091

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 Southaven, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

71.3%
Homeownership
2021
68%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 71.3% of the housing units in Southaven, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.1%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 705.22
  2. Census Tract 704.11
  3. Census Tract 706.10

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Southaven, MS was Census Tract 705.22 with a value of $65,792, followed by Census Tract 704.11 and Census Tract 706.10, with respective values of $55,359 and $48,620.

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

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Household Income

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$67,157
Median Household Income
± $3,281
20.5k
Number of Households
± 1,306

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.5k households in Southaven, MS grew to $67,157 from the previous year's value of $63,321.

The following chart displays the households in Southaven, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Southaven, MS is from Mississippi.
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi
0.45
2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.6%)
  2. Carpooled (11.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.57%)

In 2021, 82.6% of workers in Southaven, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (4.57%).

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.

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Commute Time

24.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southaven, MS have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.86% of the workforce in Southaven, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southaven, MS (6.5k out of 53.6k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southaven, 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.

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91.4% of the population of Southaven, MS has health coverage, with 57.1% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 9.66% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.82% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in DeSoto County, MS see 3303 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.07% increase from the previous year (3085 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2769 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 996 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,303 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in DeSoto County, MS

Primary care physicians in DeSoto County, MS see an average of 3,303 patients per year. This represents a 7.07% increase from the previous year (3,085 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

8.56%
Uninsured
57.1%
Employer Coverage
11.8%
Medicaid
9.66%
Medicare
11%
Non-Group
1.82%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southaven, MS grew by 1.14% from 8.46% to 8.56%.

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

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