Southaven, MS

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Southaven Overview

54,908
TOTAL POPULATION
26,886
MALE POPULATION
28,022
FEMALE POPULATION
95.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,079
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,548
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,513
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
10.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
89.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,278
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
28,691
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Southaven Zip Codes

Southaven Area Codes

Race in Southaven

The most populous races in Southaven are White / Caucasian (31,147 | 56.7%), Black / African American (19,864 | 36.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,871 | 5.2%).
Race in Southaven
Race# Population% Population
Asian5851.1%
Black / African American19,86436.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,8715.2%
Native / Alaskan320.1%
White / Caucasian31,14756.7%
Two or more Races2,1553.9%
Some other Race1,1252.1%
Total54,908100.0%

Ancestry in Southaven

The most populous ancestries reported in Southaven are English (5,060 | 9.2%), Irish (3,826 | 7.0%), American (3,757 | 6.8%), German (3,006 | 5.5%), and Mexican (1,564 | 2.9%), together accounting for 31.4% of all Southaven residents.
Ancestry in Southaven
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4140.7%
American3,7576.8%
Arab1840.3%
Australian100.0%
Bhutanese1080.2%
Blackfeet220.0%
Bolivian140.0%
British1690.3%
Burmese310.1%
Canadian160.0%
Celtic240.0%
Central American3230.6%
Central American Indian810.2%
Cherokee590.1%
Choctaw210.0%
Colombian2570.5%
Costa Rican510.1%
Cree30.0%
Crow10.0%
Cuban1350.3%
Czech100.0%
Danish810.2%
Dominican1240.2%
Dutch3260.6%
Eastern European380.1%
English5,0609.2%
European7861.4%
French5230.9%
French Canadian1420.3%
German3,0065.5%
Greek450.1%
Guatemalan270.1%
Honduran130.0%
Hungarian100.0%
Indian (Asian)1530.3%
Irish3,8267.0%
Italian9661.8%
Jamaican1200.2%
Japanese910.2%
Kenyan140.0%
Korean2060.4%
Lebanese320.1%
Lithuanian50.0%
Maltese80.0%
Mexican1,5642.9%
Moroccan100.0%
Native Hawaiian460.1%
New Zealander1130.2%
Nicaraguan480.1%
Norwegian1330.2%
Panamanian130.0%
Pennsylvania German30.0%
Polish1700.3%
Portuguese330.1%
Puerto Rican2480.4%
Romanian150.0%
Russian790.1%
Salvadoran1710.3%
Scandinavian390.1%
Scotch-Irish6871.3%
Scottish6041.1%
Senegalese110.0%
South American2710.5%
Spaniard530.1%
Spanish880.2%
Sri Lankan1870.3%
Subsaharan African9911.8%
Swedish2790.5%
Swiss500.1%
Thai1330.2%
Welsh3300.6%
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Immigrants in Southaven

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Southaven came from Latin America (975 | 1.8%), Central America (703 | 1.3%), Africa (572 | 1.0%), Mexico (542 | 1.0%), and Asia (488 | 0.9%), together accounting for 6.0% of all Southaven residents.
Immigrants in Southaven
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa5721.0%
Asia4880.9%
Australia100.0%
Bolivia70.0%
Cambodia580.1%
Cameroon3580.6%
Canada10.0%
Caribbean1590.3%
Central America7031.3%
China1170.2%
Colombia1060.2%
Costa Rica210.0%
Cuba1160.2%
Czechoslovakia70.0%
Dominica100.0%
Dominican Republic330.1%
Eastern Africa260.1%
Eastern Asia1830.3%
Eastern Europe750.1%
El Salvador590.1%
Europe1430.3%
Germany560.1%
Guatemala370.1%
Honduras220.0%
India1090.2%
Ireland30.0%
Japan610.1%
Kenya260.1%
Korea50.0%
Latin America9751.8%
Mexico5421.0%
Middle Africa3580.6%
Morocco100.0%
Nicaragua220.0%
Northern Africa100.0%
Northern Europe120.0%
Oceania680.1%
Philippines430.1%
Poland150.0%
Romania150.0%
Russia380.1%
Senegal660.1%
Sierra Leone350.1%
South America1130.2%
South Central Asia1090.2%
South Eastern Asia1690.3%
Taiwan890.2%
Thailand90.0%
Vietnam590.1%
Western Africa1780.3%
Western Asia270.1%
Western Europe560.1%
Yemen270.1%
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Sex and Age in Southaven

Sex and Age in Southaven

The most populous age groups in Southaven are 10 to 14 Years (2,504 | 9.3%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (2,182 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Southaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,126 (7.9%)1,131 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Years1,961 (7.3%)1,604 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years2,504 (9.3%)2,134 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Years2,125 (7.9%)2,162 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years1,790 (6.7%)1,979 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,890 (7.0%)1,653 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,846 (6.9%)2,182 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years2,199 (8.2%)1,949 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,042 (3.9%)1,683 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years1,697 (6.3%)2,116 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years1,801 (6.7%)2,085 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,749 (6.5%)1,833 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years1,226 (4.6%)1,596 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years1,208 (4.5%)1,140 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years956 (3.6%)954 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years410 (1.5%)847 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years190 (0.7%)544 (1.9%)
85 Years and over166 (0.6%)430 (1.5%)
Total26,886 (100.0%)28,022 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Southaven

Median Family Size in Southaven

The median family size in Southaven is 3.20 persons per family, with married-couple families (9,602 | 66.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,763 | 12.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Southaven
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple9,602 (66.2%)3.28
Single Male/Father1,763 (12.2%)2.82
Single Female/Mother3,132 (21.6%)3.19
Total Families14,497 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in Southaven

The median household size in Southaven is 2.69 persons per household, with single female/mother households (3,132 | 15.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (5,765 | 28.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Southaven
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple9,602 (47.4%)3.29
Single Male/Father1,763 (8.7%)3.07
Single Female/Mother3,132 (15.5%)3.32
Non-family5,765 (28.4%)1.25
Total Households20,262 (100.0%)2.69

Household Size by Marriage Status in Southaven

Out of a total of 20,262 households in Southaven, 14,497 (71.6%) are family households, while 5,765 (28.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,190, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,594.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Southaven
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,594 (22.7%)
2-Person Households5,190 (25.6%)1,043 (5.1%)
3-Person Households4,203 (20.7%)93 (0.5%)
4-Person Households2,787 (13.8%)35 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,515 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households621 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households181 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,497 (71.6%)5,765 (28.4%)

Female Fertility in Southaven

Fertility by Age in Southaven

Average fertility rate in Southaven is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 152.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Southaven
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years11 (1.1%)5.0
20 to 34 years881 (85.1%)152.0
35 to 50 years143 (13.8%)22.0
Total1,035 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Southaven

67.6% of women with births (1,035) in Southaven are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Southaven
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years576 (65.4%)305 (34.6%)
35 to 50 years124 (86.7%)19 (13.3%)
Total700 (67.6%)335 (32.4%)

Fertility by Education in Southaven

Average fertility rate in Southaven is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 114.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 38.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Southaven
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School144 (13.9%)58.0
High School Diploma160 (15.5%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree398 (38.5%)77.0
Bachelor's Degree168 (16.2%)74.0
Graduate Degree165 (15.9%)114.0
Total1,035 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Southaven

32.4% of women with births in Southaven are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 77.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Southaven
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School32 (22.2%)112 (77.8%)
High School Diploma80 (50.0%)80 (50.0%)
College or Associate's Degree255 (64.1%)143 (35.9%)
Bachelor's Degree168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total700 (67.6%)335 (32.4%)

Income in Southaven

Income Overview in Southaven

Per Capita Income in Southaven is $32,079, while median incomes of families and households are $79,548 and $72,513 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income54,908$32,079
Median Family Income14,497$79,548
Mean Family Income14,497$93,919
Median Household Income20,262$72,513
Mean Household Income20,262$84,882
Income Deficit14,497$12,278
Wage / Income Gap (%)54,90810.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)54,90889.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index54,9080.39

Earnings by Sex in Southaven

Average Earnings in Southaven are $43,682, $46,078 for men and $41,335 for women, a difference of 10.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Southaven
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male15,146 (50.4%)$46,078
Female14,926 (49.6%)$41,335
Total30,072 (100.0%)$43,682

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Southaven

The most common earnings brackets in Southaven are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,837 | 12.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,502 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Southaven
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less806 (5.3%)1,155 (7.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999347 (2.3%)289 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499433 (2.9%)580 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999275 (1.8%)393 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499233 (1.5%)567 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999494 (3.3%)761 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499332 (2.2%)601 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999291 (1.9%)110 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499456 (3.0%)134 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999215 (1.4%)265 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,006 (6.6%)808 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999735 (4.9%)834 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999759 (5.0%)699 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999934 (6.2%)953 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,118 (7.4%)1,296 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999721 (4.8%)897 (6.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,388 (9.2%)1,169 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,175 (7.8%)1,325 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,837 (12.1%)1,502 (10.1%)
$100,000+1,591 (10.5%)588 (3.9%)
Total15,146 (100.0%)14,926 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Southaven

Average earnings in Southaven are $50,856 for men and $46,107 for women, a difference of 9.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,643, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,819. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,183, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,464.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Southaven
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,819$22,464
High School Diploma$41,271$38,566
College or Associate's Degree$52,626$39,969
Bachelor's Degree$68,696$53,945
Graduate Degree$71,643$65,183
Total$50,856$46,107

Family Income in Southaven

Family Income Brackets in Southaven

According to the Southaven family income data, there are 2,957 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 275 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Southaven
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005513.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992751.9%
$15,000 to $24,9998415.8%
$25,000 to $34,9996964.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,49310.3%
$50,000 to $74,9992,94320.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992,07314.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992,95720.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,69611.7%
$200,000+9576.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Southaven

6-person families (594 | 4.1%) account for the highest median family income in Southaven with $105,714 per family, while 2-person families (5,538 | 38.2%) have the highest median income of $37,626 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Southaven
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,538 (38.2%)$75,251
3-Person Families4,208 (29.0%)$84,583
4-Person Families2,660 (18.3%)$88,712
5-Person Families1,326 (9.1%)$100,926
6-Person Families594 (4.1%)$105,714
7+ Person Families171 (1.2%)$0
Total14,497 (100.0%)$79,548

Family Income by Number of Earners in Southaven

The median family income in Southaven is $79,548, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,039) having the highest median family income of $129,536, while families with no earners (1,458) have the lowest median family income of $41,864, accounting for 14.1% and 10.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Southaven
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,458 (10.1%)$41,864
1 Earner5,323 (36.7%)$58,152
2 Earners5,677 (39.2%)$100,377
3+ Earners2,039 (14.1%)$129,536
Total14,497 (100.0%)$79,548

Household Income in Southaven

Household Income Brackets in Southaven

With 4,093 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Southaven, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 446 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Southaven
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008514.2%
$10,000 to $14,9994462.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6218.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3986.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992,29011.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994,09320.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992,89714.3%
$100,000 to $149,9993,83018.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,7638.7%
$200,000+1,0745.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Southaven

The median household income in Southaven is $72,513, with the highest median household income of $93,015 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,903 households (39.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,031, with 1,043 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Southaven
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,043 (5.1%)$28,031
25 to 44 Years7,224 (35.6%)$69,538
45 to 64 Years7,903 (39.0%)$93,015
65+ Years4,092 (20.2%)$57,236
Total20,262 (100.0%)$72,513

Poverty in Southaven

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Southaven

With 11.2% poverty level for males and 15.1% for females among the residents of Southaven, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 531 males (25.6%) and 286 females (50.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Southaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years531 (25.6%)346 (30.6%)
5 Years29 (12.0%)286 (50.9%)
6 to 11 Years423 (16.0%)347 (20.4%)
12 to 14 Years269 (17.5%)94 (6.9%)
15 Years94 (16.8%)37 (6.5%)
16 and 17 Years33 (5.3%)191 (19.4%)
18 to 24 Years477 (17.5%)762 (29.5%)
25 to 34 Years171 (4.6%)729 (19.0%)
35 to 44 Years391 (12.1%)537 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years236 (6.8%)300 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years205 (7.0%)216 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years142 (6.6%)175 (8.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)166 (9.8%)
Total3,001 (11.2%)4,186 (15.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Southaven

According to the poverty statistics in Southaven, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 93.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Southaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,540 (74.4%)785 (69.4%)
5 Years213 (88.0%)276 (49.1%)
6 to 11 Years2,218 (84.0%)1,357 (79.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,272 (82.5%)1,266 (93.1%)
15 Years466 (83.2%)534 (93.5%)
16 and 17 Years591 (94.7%)795 (80.6%)
18 to 24 Years2,254 (82.5%)1,822 (70.5%)
25 to 34 Years3,565 (95.4%)3,106 (81.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,850 (87.9%)3,095 (85.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,262 (93.2%)3,895 (92.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,743 (93.0%)3,174 (93.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,002 (93.4%)1,886 (91.5%)
75 Years and over714 (100.0%)1,528 (90.2%)
Total23,690 (88.8%)23,519 (84.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Southaven

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Southaven show that 6.0% or 572 of the total 9,602 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.9%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.3%, which includes 62 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Southaven
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,739 (98.7%)62 (1.3%)
1 or 2 Children3,258 (89.9%)366 (10.1%)
3 or 4 Children999 (88.1%)135 (11.9%)
5 or more Children34 (79.1%)9 (20.9%)
Total9,030 (94.0%)572 (6.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Southaven

According to the poverty data in Southaven, 8.2% or 144 single-father households and 26.6% or 834 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 90 households (11.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (61.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Southaven
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children90 (11.8%)141 (16.2%)
1 or 2 Children54 (6.2%)603 (30.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)77 (32.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)13 (61.9%)
Total144 (8.2%)834 (26.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Southaven

The poverty data for Southaven shows that 572 of the married-couple family households (6.0%) and 978 of the single-parent households (20.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (20.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (61.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Southaven
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children62 (1.3%)231 (14.1%)
1 or 2 Children366 (10.1%)657 (22.9%)
3 or 4 Children135 (11.9%)77 (21.1%)
5 or more Children9 (20.9%)13 (61.9%)
Total572 (6.0%)978 (20.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Southaven

Employment by Class of Employer in Southaven

Among the 26,979 employed individuals in Southaven, private company employees (19,129 | 70.9%), not-for-profit organizations (2,357 | 8.7%), and local government employees (1,910 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Southaven
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19,12970.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6752.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9723.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,3578.7%
Local Government Employees1,9107.1%
State Government Employees6442.4%
Federal Government Employees8993.3%
Unpaid Family Workers3931.5%
Total26,979100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Southaven

According to the labor force statistics for Southaven, out of the total population over 16 years of age (42,317), 67.8% or 28,691 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 1,176 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 89.8% or 6,914 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.9% or 292 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Southaven
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,142 (36.2%)110 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Years2,457 (65.2%)292 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Years2,866 (80.9%)32 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Years3,428 (85.1%)206 (6.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,973 (86.9%)149 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years6,914 (89.8%)187 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,909 (81.2%)140 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years1,854 (65.7%)33 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years907 (21.3%)43 (4.7%)
75 Years and over251 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,691 (67.8%)1,176 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Southaven

According to labor force statistics for Southaven, 83.9% of individuals (23,951) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (28,547) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 742 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.0% or 7,294 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.0% or 152 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Southaven
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,380 (72.7%)209 (11.0%)
High School Diploma6,183 (81.2%)221 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree9,086 (81.8%)300 (2.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,294 (92.0%)182 (2.3%)
Total23,951 (83.9%)885 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Southaven

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Southaven are Community & Social Service (2,953 | 10.8%), Management (2,539 | 9.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,224 | 8.1%), Education Instruction & Library (2,041 | 7.4%), and Business & Financial (1,760 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Southaven

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Southaven, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (97.5%), Architecture & Engineering (92.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (95.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.9%), and Legal Services & Support (76.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Southaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,408 (55.4%)1,131 (44.6%)
Business & Financial437 (24.8%)1,323 (75.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science647 (76.5%)199 (23.5%)
Computers & Mathematics156 (48.0%)169 (52.0%)
Architecture & Engineering299 (92.3%)25 (7.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science192 (97.5%)5 (2.5%)
Community & Social Service 926 (31.4%)2,027 (68.6%)
Education, Arts & Media344 (48.1%)371 (51.9%)
Legal Services & Support20 (23.3%)66 (76.7%)
Education Instruction & Library509 (24.9%)1,532 (75.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment53 (47.7%)58 (52.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating314 (14.1%)1,910 (85.9%)
Health Technologists62 (4.4%)1,339 (95.6%)
Total (Category)3,732 (36.2%)6,590 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)13,889 (50.7%)13,497 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Southaven are Food Preparation & Serving (1,034 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (766 | 2.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (603 | 2.2%), Healthcare Support (524 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (379 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Southaven

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Southaven, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (77.8%), and Security & Protection (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (95.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (75.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Southaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support26 (5.0%)498 (95.0%)
Security & Protection280 (73.9%)99 (26.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention16 (24.6%)49 (75.4%)
Law Enforcement264 (84.1%)50 (15.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving412 (39.9%)622 (60.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance469 (77.8%)134 (22.2%)
Personal Care & Service352 (46.0%)414 (54.0%)
Total (Category)1,539 (46.6%)1,767 (53.4%)
Total (Overall)13,889 (50.7%)13,497 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Southaven are Office & Administration (3,346 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (3,191 | 11.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Southaven

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Southaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,807 (56.6%)1,384 (43.4%)
Office & Administration566 (16.9%)2,780 (83.1%)
Total (Category)2,373 (36.3%)4,164 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)13,889 (50.7%)13,497 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Southaven are Construction & Extraction (1,289 | 4.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,252 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (25 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Southaven

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Southaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,286 (99.8%)3 (0.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2,563 (99.9%)3 (0.1%)
Total (Overall)13,889 (50.7%)13,497 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Southaven are Transportation (1,847 | 6.7%), Material Moving (1,536 | 5.6%), and Production (1,272 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Southaven

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Southaven
OccupationMaleFemale
Production879 (69.1%)393 (30.9%)
Transportation1,678 (90.8%)169 (9.1%)
Material Moving1,125 (73.2%)411 (26.8%)
Total (Category)3,682 (79.1%)973 (20.9%)
Total (Overall)13,889 (50.7%)13,497 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Southaven

Employment Industries in Southaven

The major employment industries in Southaven include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,738 | 13.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (3,624 | 13.2%), Retail Trade (3,437 | 12.6%), Manufacturing (2,528 | 9.2%), and Educational Services (2,516 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Southaven

Employment Industries by Sex in Southaven

The Southaven industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (91.4%), and Utilities (90.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (83.4%), and Finance & Insurance (77.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Southaven
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting55 (23.8%)176 (76.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,563 (91.4%)147 (8.6%)
Manufacturing1,713 (67.8%)815 (32.2%)
Wholesale Trade786 (78.2%)219 (21.8%)
Retail Trade1,804 (52.5%)1,633 (47.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,413 (66.6%)1,211 (33.4%)
Utilities70 (90.9%)7 (9.1%)
Information99 (45.8%)117 (54.2%)
Finance & Insurance176 (22.7%)598 (77.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing164 (37.3%)276 (62.7%)
Professional & Scientific386 (36.6%)668 (63.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support526 (67.1%)258 (32.9%)
Educational Services693 (27.5%)1,823 (72.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance619 (16.6%)3,119 (83.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation455 (64.7%)248 (35.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services822 (44.8%)1,011 (55.2%)
Public Administration590 (60.3%)389 (39.7%)
Total13,889 (50.7%)13,497 (49.3%)

Education in Southaven

School Enrollment in Southaven

The most common levels of schooling among the 14,505 students in Southaven are middle school (3,750 | 25.9%), high school (3,424 | 23.6%), and elementary school (3,209 | 22.1%).
School Enrollment in Southaven
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4483.1%
Kindergarten6944.8%
Elementary School3,20922.1%
Middle School3,75025.9%
High School3,42423.6%
College / Undergraduate2,15114.8%
Graduate / Professional8295.7%
Total14,505100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Southaven

Out of a total of 14,505 students who are enrolled in schools in Southaven, 2,625 (18.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 11,880 (81.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 202 (47.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 812 (89.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Southaven
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds223 (52.5%)202 (47.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,890 (86.0%)469 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,711 (81.4%)846 (18.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,376 (88.5%)309 (11.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds812 (89.2%)98 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds785 (72.0%)306 (28.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds612 (85.1%)107 (14.9%)
35 Years and over464 (61.1%)295 (38.9%)
Total11,880 (81.9%)2,625 (18.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Southaven

Business (2,178 | 22.3%), education (1,576 | 16.1%), science & technology (1,549 | 15.9%), arts & humanities (1,239 | 12.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (596 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 9,764 individuals in Southaven who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Southaven
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2502.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5966.1%
Physical & Health Sciences2182.2%
Psychology3003.1%
Social Sciences4794.9%
Engineering3333.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies180.2%
Science & Technology1,54915.9%
Business2,17822.3%
Education1,57616.1%
Literature & Languages1741.8%
Liberal Arts & History5045.2%
Visual & Performing Arts1161.2%
Communications2342.4%
Arts & Humanities1,23912.7%
Total9,764100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Southaven

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Southaven

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Southaven are males with 2 vehicles (5,611, accounting for 41.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,686, making up 42.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Southaven
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle260 (1.9%)343 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle1,548 (11.3%)2,318 (17.4%)
2 Vehicles5,611 (41.1%)5,686 (42.7%)
3 Vehicles3,405 (24.9%)3,148 (23.6%)
4 Vehicles1,997 (14.6%)1,344 (10.1%)
5 or more Vehicles838 (6.1%)481 (3.6%)
Total13,659 (100.0%)13,320 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Southaven

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Southaven are 30 to 34 minutes (4,522 commuters, 17.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (4,193 commuters, 16.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (3,594 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Southaven
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2751.1%
5 to 9 Minutes2,64610.4%
10 to 14 Minutes3,03711.9%
15 to 19 Minutes4,19316.5%
20 to 24 Minutes3,59414.1%
25 to 29 Minutes2,3679.3%
30 to 34 Minutes4,52217.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1,2414.9%
40 to 44 Minutes1,1894.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,3135.1%
60 to 89 Minutes7052.8%
90 or more Minutes4011.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Southaven

The most common commute times in Southaven are 30 to 34 minutes (2,512 commuters, 19.1%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (2,010 commuters, 16.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Southaven
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes101 (0.8%)174 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,573 (12.0%)1,073 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,185 (9.0%)1,852 (15.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,349 (17.9%)1,844 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,886 (14.3%)1,708 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,093 (8.3%)1,274 (10.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,512 (19.1%)2,010 (16.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes695 (5.3%)546 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes611 (4.6%)578 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes692 (5.3%)621 (5.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes262 (2.0%)443 (3.6%)
90 or more Minutes191 (1.5%)210 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Southaven

The most frequent times of departure to work in Southaven are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,077, 15.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,682, 21.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Southaven
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,069 (8.1%)772 (6.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM732 (5.6%)110 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM691 (5.2%)568 (4.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,283 (9.8%)777 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,964 (14.9%)1,714 (13.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,077 (15.8%)2,682 (21.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,688 (12.8%)1,796 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM606 (4.6%)1,137 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM511 (3.9%)521 (4.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM445 (3.4%)340 (2.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM240 (1.8%)239 (1.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM84 (0.6%)110 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM759 (5.8%)775 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,001 (7.6%)792 (6.4%)
Total13,150 (100.0%)12,333 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Southaven

Occupancy by Ownership in Southaven

Of the total 20,262 dwellings in Southaven, owner-occupied units account for 14,356 (70.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,906 (29.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Southaven
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units14,35670.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,90629.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units20,262100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Southaven

Occupancy by Household Size in Southaven
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,59422.7%
2-Person Household6,23330.8%
3-Person Household4,29621.2%
4+ Person Household5,13925.4%
Total Housing Units20,262100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Southaven

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Southaven
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,125 (68.0%)1,469 (32.0%)
2-Person Household4,667 (74.9%)1,566 (25.1%)
3-Person Household3,099 (72.1%)1,197 (27.9%)
4+ Person Household3,465 (67.4%)1,674 (32.6%)
Total Housing Units14,356 (70.9%)5,906 (29.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Southaven

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Southaven
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School939 (63.5%)540 (36.5%)
High School Diploma3,910 (70.3%)1,652 (29.7%)
College/Associate Degree5,384 (69.0%)2,418 (31.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,123 (76.1%)1,296 (23.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Southaven

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Southaven
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,35921.5%
35 to 44 Years3,90819.3%
45 to 54 Years4,01519.8%
55 to 64 Years3,88819.2%
65 to 74 Years2,49812.3%
75 to 84 Years1,2896.4%
85 Years and Over3051.5%
Total20,262100.0%

Housing Finances in Southaven

Median Income by Occupancy in Southaven

Median Income by Occupancy in Southaven
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied14,356 (70.9%)$79,569
Renter-Occupied5,906 (29.1%)$52,395
Average20,262 (100.0%)$72,513

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Southaven

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Southaven
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000169 (1.2%)358 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999183 (1.3%)147 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999239 (1.7%)198 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999258 (1.8%)338 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999758 (5.3%)277 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999764 (5.3%)634 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,617 (11.3%)681 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,784 (19.4%)1,299 (22.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,008 (14.0%)890 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,015 (21.0%)811 (13.7%)
$150,000 or more2,561 (17.8%)273 (4.6%)
Total14,356 (100.0%)5,906 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Southaven

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Southaven
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300644 (4.5%)60 (1.0%)
$300 to $4991,891 (13.2%)82 (1.4%)
$500 to $7991,870 (13.0%)300 (5.1%)
$800 to $9991,244 (8.7%)659 (11.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,797 (26.5%)3,370 (57.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,077 (21.4%)834 (14.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,440 (10.0%)342 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999195 (1.4%)31 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more198 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,356 (100.0%)5,906 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Southaven

Housing Structures in Southaven

Housing Structures in Southaven
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached16,66582.3%
Single Unit, Attached3031.5%
2 Unit Apartments1050.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6603.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,0605.2%
10 or more Apartments7683.8%
Mobile Home / Other7013.5%
Total20,262100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Southaven

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Southaven
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached13,769 (82.6%)2,896 (17.4%)
Single Unit, Attached144 (47.5%)159 (52.5%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments30 (4.5%)630 (95.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3 (0.3%)1,057 (99.7%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)768 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other410 (58.5%)291 (41.5%)
Total14,356 (70.9%)5,906 (29.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Southaven

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Southaven
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room35 (0.2%)22 (0.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms79 (0.5%)796 (13.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,988 (20.8%)2,534 (42.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,791 (47.3%)2,029 (34.4%)
8 or more Rooms4,463 (31.1%)525 (8.9%)
Total14,356 (100.0%)5,906 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Southaven

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Southaven
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9,833 (68.5%)2,138 (36.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas346 (2.4%)120 (2.0%)
Electricity3,973 (27.7%)3,538 (59.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels114 (0.8%)53 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used85 (0.6%)57 (1.0%)
Total14,356 (100.0%)5,906 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Southaven

Household Vehicle Usage in Southaven
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle308 (2.1%)482 (8.2%)
1 Vehicle3,117 (21.7%)2,162 (36.6%)
2 Vehicles6,339 (44.2%)1,994 (33.8%)
3 or more Vehicles4,592 (32.0%)1,268 (21.5%)
Total14,356 (100.0%)5,906 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Southaven

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Southaven

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,83210,524
Median Property Value$166,300$210,100
Median Household Income$60,797$2,129
Monthly Housing Costs$432$179
Real Estate Taxes$1,075$687

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Southaven

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Southaven
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000374 (9.8%)177 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999695 (18.1%)441 (4.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,283 (59.6%)8,009 (76.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999406 (10.6%)1,525 (14.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99953 (1.4%)152 (1.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99921 (0.5%)70 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)150 (1.4%)
Total3,832 (100.0%)10,524 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Southaven

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Southaven
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000157 (4.1%)104 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999467 (12.2%)195 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999493 (12.9%)788 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999340 (8.9%)271 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999839 (21.9%)1,277 (12.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999717 (18.7%)1,945 (18.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999387 (10.1%)1,291 (12.3%)
$150,000 or more432 (11.3%)2,628 (25.0%)
Total3,832 (100.0%)10,524 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Southaven

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Southaven
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,357 (35.4%)91,381 (868.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x950 (24.8%)4,114 (39.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x337 (8.8%)2,447 (23.3%)
4.0x or more1,170 (30.5%)1,421 (13.5%)
Total3,832 (100.0%)10,524 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Southaven

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Southaven
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,216 (31.7%)28 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,058 (27.6%)1,144 (10.9%)
$800 to $1,4991,143 (29.8%)3,194 (30.3%)
Total3,832 (100.0%)10,524 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Southaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Southaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Southaven
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,807 (93.8%)254 (6.2%)
6 to 18 Years10,197 (93.1%)759 (6.9%)
19 to 25 Years4,032 (80.4%)982 (19.6%)
26 to 34 Years5,815 (83.9%)1,118 (16.1%)
35 to 44 Years5,901 (86.0%)962 (14.0%)
45 to 54 Years6,862 (89.2%)831 (10.8%)
55 to 64 Years5,982 (94.4%)356 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years4,196 (99.8%)9 (0.2%)
75 Years and older2,404 (99.8%)4 (0.2%)
Total49,196 (90.3%)5,275 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Southaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Southaven
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,807 (93.8%)254 (6.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen10,197 (93.1%)759 (6.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,032 (80.4%)982 (19.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Southaven

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Southaven
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,639 (81.5%)1,281 (18.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,592 (83.7%)1,282 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,117 (91.7%)916 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,882 (91.9%)607 (8.1%)
$100,000 and over19,966 (94.4%)1,189 (5.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Southaven

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Southaven
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,747 (43.0%)2,264 (55.7%)
6 to 18 Years3,652 (33.3%)6,752 (61.6%)
19 to 25 Years792 (15.8%)3,368 (67.2%)
25 to 34 Years766 (11.1%)5,343 (77.1%)
35 to 44 Years648 (9.4%)5,500 (80.1%)
45 to 54 Years772 (10.0%)6,411 (83.3%)
55 to 64 Years742 (11.7%)5,657 (89.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,021 (95.6%)2,524 (60.0%)
75 Years and over2,404 (99.8%)1,774 (73.7%)
Total15,544 (28.5%)39,593 (72.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Southaven

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Southaven
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years313 (5.5%)175 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years687 (10.8%)638 (9.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,137 (11.7%)1,200 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years337 (15.7%)504 (24.4%)
75 Years and over330 (46.2%)697 (41.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Southaven

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Southaven: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years72 (1.1%)105 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years175 (1.8%)223 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years201 (9.4%)79 (3.8%)
75 Years and over196 (27.5%)169 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Southaven: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (0.2%)51 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years150 (2.4%)33 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years226 (2.3%)193 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years64 (3.0%)152 (7.4%)
75 Years and over66 (9.2%)113 (6.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Southaven: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years264 (4.7%)124 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years504 (7.9%)426 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years531 (5.5%)461 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years49 (2.3%)107 (5.2%)
75 Years and over79 (11.1%)263 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Southaven: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)24 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years39 (0.6%)158 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years637 (6.6%)709 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years166 (7.7%)344 (16.7%)
75 Years and over213 (29.8%)530 (31.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Southaven: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years44 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (0.5%)106 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years444 (4.6%)133 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years12 (0.6%)134 (6.5%)
75 Years and over131 (18.3%)232 (13.7%)

Technology Access in Southaven

Computing Device Access in Southaven

Computing Device Access in Southaven
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop16,07179.3%
Smartphone18,71392.4%
Tablet13,14464.9%
No Computing Device7713.8%
Total20,262100.0%

Internet Access in Southaven

Internet Access in Southaven
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet160.1%
Broadband Home15,29175.5%
Cellular Data Only2,37811.7%
Satellite Internet2,10510.4%
No Internet1,6388.1%
Total20,262100.0%

Southaven Summary

History

The city of Southaven, Mississippi is located in DeSoto County, just south of Memphis, Tennessee. It is the third largest city in the state and the largest suburb of Memphis. Southaven was founded in 1836 and was originally known as Tchula. The city was renamed Southaven in 1966, and it was officially incorporated in 1980.
Southaven has a rich history that dates back to the early 1800s. The city was originally inhabited by the Chickasaw Indians, who were later forced to relocate to Oklahoma in the 1830s. During the Civil War, Southaven was a major supply depot for the Confederate Army. After the war, the city experienced a period of growth and development, with the construction of the Mississippi Central Railroad in 1873.
In the early 1900s, Southaven began to experience a period of rapid growth and development. The city was home to several cotton gins, sawmills, and other businesses. In the 1950s, the city experienced a population boom, as many people moved to the area to take advantage of the city’s booming economy.
In the late 1960s, Southaven began to experience a period of decline. The city’s economy was hit hard by the decline of the cotton industry, and many businesses began to close. In the 1980s, the city began to experience a period of revitalization, as new businesses began to move into the area.
Today, Southaven is a thriving city with a population of over 50,000. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Southaven is also home to several parks and recreational areas, as well as a variety of cultural attractions.

Geography

Southaven is located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, just south of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, and it is bordered by the cities of Horn Lake, Olive Branch, and Hernando. Southaven is located in the northwest corner of the state, and it is part of the Memphis metropolitan area.
The city has a total area of 28.3 square miles, of which 28.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. Southaven is located in the Mississippi Delta region, and it is characterized by flat terrain and fertile soil. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, and it experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Southaven’s economy is largely based on retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The city is home to several major retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Southaven is also home to several manufacturing companies, including International Paper and Whirlpool. The city is also home to several healthcare facilities, including Baptist Memorial Hospital and St. Francis Hospital.
The city’s economy is also supported by tourism. Southaven is home to several attractions, including the Southaven Towne Center, the Snowden Grove Amphitheater, and the Southaven Museum. The city is also home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Southaven City Park and the Southaven Sports Complex.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Southaven had a population of 48,982. The city’s population is largely white (77.3%), followed by African American (17.2%), Hispanic (2.7%), and Asian (1.7%). The median household income in Southaven is $50,945, and the median home value is $150,000. The city’s unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Southaven is home to a variety of religious denominations, including Baptist (37.2%), Methodist (14.2%), and Catholic (7.2%). The city is also home to a variety of educational institutions, including Southaven High School, Northwest Mississippi Community College, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Southaven?
Total Population of Southaven is 54,908.
What is the Total Male Population of Southaven?
Total Male Population of Southaven is 26,886.
What is the Total Female Population of Southaven?
Total Female Population of Southaven is 28,022.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Southaven?
There are 95.95 Males per 100 Females in Southaven.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Southaven?
There are 104.23 Females per 100 Males in Southaven.
What is the Median Population Age in Southaven?
Median Population Age in Southaven is 35.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Southaven
Average Family Size in Southaven is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Southaven
Average Household Size in Southaven is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Southaven?
Per Capita income in Southaven is $32,079.
What is the Median Family Income in Southaven?
Median Family Income in Southaven is $79,548.
What is the Median Household income in Southaven?
Median Household Income in Southaven is $72,513.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Southaven?
Income or Wage Gap in Southaven is 10.3%.
Women in Southaven earn 89.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Southaven?
Family Income Deficit in Southaven is $12,278.
Families that are below poverty line in Southaven earn $12,278 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Southaven?
Inequality or Gini Index in Southaven is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Southaven?
There are 28,691 People in the Labor Forcein in Southaven.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Southaven?
67.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Southaven.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Southaven?
Unemployment Rate in Southaven is 4.1%.