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Southaven, MS

Founded 1980DeSoto CountyElev. 94 m
Population
55,531
Median home
$214,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Southaven

Southaven is home to roughly 55,531 residents. Southaven was founded in 1980 and sits in DeSoto County. The median age is 35.6 and the median household income is $76,159. Homes carry a median value of $214,800, and about 72% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (52.3%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
55,531
Median age
35.6
Median household income
$76,159
Per-capita income
$34,176
Poverty rate
12.3%
High-school grad or higher
92.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
24.1 min
Work from home
8.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White52.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Black38.3%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.2%
Sales & office25.1%
Production, transportation & material moving15.9%
Service10.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$214,800
Median gross rent
$1,361/mo
Owner-occupied
71.6%
Median year built
1997
Households
20,591
Avg. household size
2.68

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Southaven has 11 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading10%
Math13%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
DESOTO CO VOC COMPLEXHighGrades 9–12
SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
SOUTHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARYElementary
GREENBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
HOPE SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
SOUTHAVEN ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime44% below national
Southaven215
Mississippi213
United States386
↑ 26% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime67% above national
Southaven3,259
Mississippi1,667
United States1,952
↑ 2% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Southaven Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Southaven.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · DeSoto County
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Southaven is in DeSoto County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Southaven was founded in 1980 and sits in DeSoto County. Elevation ~94 m.

Map of Southaven
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Registered sex offenders in Southaven, MS (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Southaven, Mississippi.

Jason Deon Robinson, 45
Southaven · 38671
AKA Jason Robinson, Jason D Robinson
Richard Chase Hall, 37
Southaven · Desoto County · 38671
AKA Richard C Hall
David Allen Jones, 32
Southaven · Desoto County · 38671
AKA David Jones, David A Jones
Michael William Lewis, 44
Southaven · Desoto County · 38672
AKA Michael Lewis, Michael William Lewis
Michael William Lewis, 44
Southaven · 38672
AKA Michael William Leiws, Michael William Lewis
Robert Arthur White, 59
Southaven · 38672
AKA Scottie James Hancock, Robert James White
Charlie Ellis Jr, 66
Southaven · Desoto County · 38671
AKA Charles Elliot, Charl Elliott
Charlie Ellis, 66
Southaven · 38671
AKA Charles Elliot, Charles Elliott

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Southaven — frequently asked

What is the population of Southaven, Mississippi?
Southaven has a population of about 55,531, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Southaven?
The median home value in Southaven is $214,800, and the median gross rent is $1,361/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Southaven safe? What is the crime rate?
Southaven Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 215 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Southaven face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates DeSoto County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, lightning, tornado.
How many schools are in Southaven?
Southaven has 11 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Southaven?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Southaven. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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