City · Mississippi
Southaven, Mississippi
Southaven, city, in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Southaven had 57,819 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 54,648 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 56,226 (±36). GEOID 2869280.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,819
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 54,648 · ACS 2020-2024: 56,226 ±36
Median household income
$78,483
±$3,946 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$236,300
±$9,492 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$1,445
±$50 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Southaven and what county is it in?
Southaven is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It covers 41.3 square miles of land, 1,323 residents per square mile in 2020.
Southaven 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 Southaven, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 57,819 people lived in Southaven on July 1, 2025, up 5.8% since 2020, while Mississippi shrank 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 54,648 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 56,226 (±36).
| Measure | Southaven | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 56,226 ±36 | 191,301 | +2,074 |
| Households | 21,251 ±698 | 70,986 | +1,516 |
| Average household size | 2.63 ±0.09 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 23,046 ±600 | 75,437 | +1,925 |
Southaven's population since 2000
From 28,977 in 2000 to 57,819 in 2025: up 99.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Southaven 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 Southaven?
The median resident of Southaven is 36.2 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 13.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.3%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Southaven | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±1.5 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.5% ±1.5 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.2% ±1.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±1.4 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% ±1.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.7% ±2.8 pts | 56.4% | −11.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.3% ±3.1 pts | 32.6% | +11.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | no clear change |
| 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% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4% ±1.1 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1% ±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±1.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3% ±1.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4% ±1.4 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9% ±1.1 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.8% ±2.2 pts | 29.0% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2% ±1.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±2.7 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1% ±1.9 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 Southaven earn?
Half of Southaven's 21,251 households earn less than $78,483 a year (±$3,946), against $85,297 in DeSoto County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $75,104 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Southaven | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,483 ±$3,946 | $85,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,308 ±$4,515 | $101,760 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,303 ±$1,887 | $38,113 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% ±2.6 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1% ±5.1 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1% ±2.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±0.8 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±1.4 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 Southaven?
Owners occupy 72.5% of Southaven's occupied homes and renters 27.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $236,300 by its owner (±$9,492). The median renter pays $1,445 a month including utilities, and 42.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Southaven | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $236,300 ±$9,492 | $269,600 | +$47,758 |
| Median gross rent | $1,445 ±$50 | $1,451 | +$145 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.0% ±6.2 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,565 ±$63 | $1,638 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.5% ±3.2 pts | 77.9% | +5.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.5% ±3.2 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Housing units | 23,046 ±600 | 75,437 | +1,925 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.9% ±5.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2% ±1.9 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.7% ±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.0% ±2.6 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±1.3 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 Southaven building?
Builders took permits for 157 new housing units in Southaven in 2025 (157 in single-family houses), 2.7 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 Southaven work and get to work?
77.7% of Southaven's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Southaven | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.5% ±2.3 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±1.0 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7% ±3.0 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7% ±2.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8% ±2.4 pts | 8.2% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min ±1.3 | 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 Southaven?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Southaven, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,422 (Tract 706.10) to $148,081 (Tract 706.31).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 705.23DeSoto County | 7,626 | $65,588 |
| Tract 706.35DeSoto County | 7,419 | $123,541 |
| Tract 705.22DeSoto County | 4,687 | $78,322 |
| Tract 706.32DeSoto County | 4,617 | $106,964 |
| Tract 704.12DeSoto County | 4,682 | $45,039 |
| Tract 705.21DeSoto County | 3,462 | $63,430 |
| Tract 704.21DeSoto County | 3,536 | $60,227 |
| Tract 706.31DeSoto County | 5,701 | $148,081 |
| Tract 703.10DeSoto County | 3,515 | $52,742 |
| Tract 704.22DeSoto County | 2,752 | $52,292 |
| Tract 706.10DeSoto County | 2,124 | $37,422 |
| Tract 704.11DeSoto County | 2,039 | $62,857 |
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 Southaven) · Census block assignment files
How does Southaven compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Southaven is the 714th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Southaven ranks 19th 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 | 3rd | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 13th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th | 187 |
| Median household income | 19th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 30th | 183 |
| Median home value | 18th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 7th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 142nd | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th | 171 |
| Median age | 109th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 45th | 182 |
| Work from home | 16th | 57 |
| Travel time to work | 89th | 185 |
Southaven's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Southaven 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 Southaven?
7 of the 57 figures for Southaven 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 Southaven 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 Southaven.