Southaven, Mississippi

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
54,908
Population
$72,513
Median Income
$197,200
Home Value
35.4
Median Age

Demographics

Southaven has a population of 54,908 with a median age of 35.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
56.7%
Black
36.2%
Hispanic
5.2%
Asian
1.1%
Other
0.8%
Demographic Value
Total Population54,908
Median Age35.4
White56.7%
Black or African American36.2%
Asian1.1%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Other / Two or More Races0.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Southaven is $72,513, which is 3.5% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $32,079. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

$72,513
Median Household Income
$32,079
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Southaven is 4.1%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Southaven, 92.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9.3% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
92.2%
Bachelor's+
25.5%
Graduate+
9.3%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher92.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher25.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree9.3%

Housing

The median home value in Southaven is $197,200, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,228. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.

$197,200
Median Home Value
$1,228/mo
Median Rent
70.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$197,200
Median Monthly Rent$1,228
Homeownership Rate70.9%
Vacancy Rate8.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Southaven, Mississippi?
The population of Southaven, Mississippi is 54,908 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Southaven, Mississippi?
The median household income in Southaven, Mississippi is $72,513. This is 3.5% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Southaven, Mississippi?
The median home value in Southaven, Mississippi is $197,200. The median monthly rent is $1,228.
What percentage of people in Southaven have a college degree?
In Southaven, Mississippi, 25.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 92.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Southaven, Mississippi an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Southaven, Mississippi is 2.7x (median home value $197,200 vs. median income $72,513), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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