Demographics & People — Southaven, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 55,531 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~57,900 |
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| Median Age | 36.2 |
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| Total Households | 20,591 |
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| Family Households | 14,916 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5509 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30,049 |
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| Black or African American | 21,324 |
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| Asian | 600 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,230 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 22,265 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 16,632 |
| English | 5,060 |
| Irish | 3,826 |
| American | 3,757 |
| German | 3,006 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,871 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,564 |
| Subsaharan African | 991 |
| Italian | 966 |
Language
| English Only | 49,050 |
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| Spanish | 1,984 |
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| Population 5+ | 51,725 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,334 |
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| Population 18+ | 40,574 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Southaven, Mississippi.
