City · Mississippi
Horn Lake, Mississippi
Horn Lake, city, in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Horn Lake had 26,741 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 26,736 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 26,647 (±43). GEOID 2833700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,741
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,736 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,647 ±43
Median household income
$53,311
±$4,177 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$171,400
±$8,259 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$1,435
±$35 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Horn Lake and what county is it in?
Horn Lake is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It covers 16.0 square miles of land, 1,668 residents per square mile in 2020.
Horn Lake is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 9 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Horn Lake, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,741 people lived in Horn Lake on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, in line with Mississippi (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 26,736 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 26,647 (±43).
| Measure | Horn Lake | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,647 ±43 | 191,301 | −433 |
| Households | 10,072 ±534 | 70,986 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.14 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,987 ±526 | 75,437 | no clear change |
Horn Lake's population since 2000
From 14,099 in 2000 to 26,741 in 2025: up 89.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Horn Lake as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Horn Lake?
The median resident of Horn Lake is 33.5 years old; 26.5% are under 18 and 11.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 50.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.7%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Horn Lake | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 ±2.7 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.5% ±2.7 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.0% ±2.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±2.5 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% ±2.2 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.7% ±3.5 pts | 56.4% | −9.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 50.0% ±4.3 pts | 32.6% | +5.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.0% | +1.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±2.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.7% ±2.2 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6% ±2.8 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.5% ±2.9 pts | 29.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5% ±1.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.3% ±2.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Horn Lake earn?
Half of Horn Lake's 10,072 households earn less than $53,311 a year (±$4,177), against $85,297 in DeSoto County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,839 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $6,528 after inflation. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Horn Lake | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,311 ±$4,177 | $85,297 | −$6,528 |
| Mean household income | $69,606 ±$4,713 | $101,760 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,749 ±$1,650 | $38,113 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0% ±4.2 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.3% ±10.4 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6% ±3.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±1.6 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5% ±3.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Horn Lake?
Owners occupy 58.1% of Horn Lake's occupied homes and renters 41.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,400 by its owner (±$8,259). The median renter pays $1,435 a month including utilities, and 46.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Horn Lake | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,400 ±$8,259 | $269,600 | +$40,454 |
| Median gross rent | $1,435 ±$35 | $1,451 | +$164 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.8% ±8.2 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,199 ±$58 | $1,638 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.1% ±4.9 pts | 77.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.9% ±4.9 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Housing units | 10,987 ±526 | 75,437 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.1% ±4.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.4% ±3.7 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3% ±1.9 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% ±2.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Horn Lake building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Horn Lake in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Horn Lake work and get to work?
88.1% of Horn Lake's workers drive alone and 4.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Horn Lake | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5% ±3.0 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 88.1% ±3.1 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±2.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3% ±2.1 pts | 8.2% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±1.4 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Horn Lake?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Horn Lake, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,265 (Tract 703.23) to $93,068 (Tract 702.10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 702.10DeSoto County | 6,907 | $93,068 |
| Tract 703.23DeSoto County | 4,895 | $37,265 |
| Tract 703.24DeSoto County | 4,618 | $47,546 |
| Tract 703.22DeSoto County | 4,266 | $59,781 |
| Tract 703.25DeSoto County | 3,228 | $61,985 |
| Tract 702.21DeSoto County | 3,779 | $60,441 |
| Tract 702.22DeSoto County | 4,406 | $73,479 |
| Tract 703.10DeSoto County | 3,515 | $52,742 |
| Tract 701.02DeSoto County | 4,398 | $83,676 |
| Tract 704.12DeSoto County | 4,682 | $45,039 |
| Tract 704.21DeSoto County | 3,536 | $60,227 |
| Tract 704.22DeSoto County | 2,752 | $52,292 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Horn Lake) · Census block assignment files
How does Horn Lake compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Horn Lake is the 1,498th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 12th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Horn Lake ranks 62nd of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 12th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 48th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th | 187 |
| Median household income | 62nd | 172 |
| Per capita income | 88th | 183 |
| Median home value | 56th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 8th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 110th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th | 171 |
| Median age | 149th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 119th | 182 |
| Work from home | 51st | 57 |
| Travel time to work | 67th | 185 |
Horn Lake's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Horn Lake with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Horn Lake?
9 of the 57 figures for Horn Lake on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Horn Lake are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Horn Lake.