Southaven, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Southaven, Mississippi Summary
Life in Southaven research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Southaven over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Southaven:
The population in Southaven is 54,141.
The median home value in Southaven is $169,800.
The median income in Southaven is $67,157.
The cost of living in Southaven is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Southaven is $1,104.
The unemployment rate in Southaven is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Southaven is 12.1%.
Table Of Contents
Southaven SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
7
Southaven, MS Crime Report
1,960
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,494.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
50.34%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Southaven / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,960 | 3,494.3 | 2,392.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 128 | 228.2 | 291.2 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 25 | 44.6 | 47.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 75 | 133.7 | 194.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,832 | 3,266.1 | 2,101.6 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 145 | 258.5 | 488.3 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,444 | 2,574.3 | 1,408.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 243 | 433.2 | 205.0 | 282.7 |
Southaven, MS Cost Of Living
88
Southaven's Overall Cost Of Living
Southaven's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Southaven | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 79 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 69 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 87 | 100 | |
Southaven, MS Photos
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Rankings for Southaven in Mississippi
Map Of Southaven, MS
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Population over time in Southaven
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,026 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 53,274 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 52,434 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 51,816 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 51,090 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 50,389 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 49,728 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 48,981 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 48,005 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 46,743 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Southaven
| Race | Southaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.8% | 56.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 32.4% | 37.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 3.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Southaven
| Gender | Southaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Southaven for adults over 25
| Education | Southaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 14.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Southaven, Mississippi
| Income | Southaven | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 11.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 17.0% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 12.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 3.8% | 9.5% |
