Southaven, MS Demographics

A map of Southaven's Population by Race

Southaven, Mississippi has an estimated population of 56,226, a slight increase from the 54,648 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% White, 39.3% Black, 5.3% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southaven, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southaven has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Southaven, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southaven is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Southaven was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southaven's White Population

28,531 residents of Southaven, or 50.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southaven is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Southaven ranks 218th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southaven's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Southaven's population has decreased from 53.4% to 50.7%.

Southaven is more White than neighboring Horn Lake (35.7% White), and Lynchburg (40.1% White). Southaven is less White than neighboring Bridgetown (96.9% White), Hernando (74% White), and Olive Branch (52.7% White).

Southaven's Black Population

22,111 residents of Southaven, or 39.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southaven is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Southaven ranks 226th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southaven's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Black residents' share of Southaven's population has increased from 33.9% to 39.3%.

Southaven is more Black than neighboring Bridgetown (0% Black), Hernando (14.5% Black), Lynchburg (38.6% Black), and Olive Branch (35.7% Black). Southaven is less Black than neighboring Horn Lake (50% Black).

Southaven's Asian Population

665 residents of Southaven, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southaven is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Southaven ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southaven's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.5%. Asian residents' share of Southaven's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.2%.

Southaven is more Asian than neighboring Horn Lake (0.8% Asian), Bridgetown (0.4% Asian), and Lynchburg (0.6% Asian). Southaven is less Asian than neighboring Olive Branch (2.1% Asian).

Southaven's Hispanic Population

3,008 residents of Southaven, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southaven is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Southaven ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southaven's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Southaven's population has decreased from 6.1% to 5.3%.

Southaven is more Hispanic than neighboring Bridgetown (0.5% Hispanic). Southaven is less Hispanic than neighboring Horn Lake (9.2% Hispanic), Hernando (7% Hispanic), Lynchburg (11.3% Hispanic), and Olive Branch (6.3% Hispanic).

Southaven's Native American/Other Population

617 residents of Southaven, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southaven is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Southaven ranks 125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southaven's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 96.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southaven's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Southaven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Horn Lake (0.4% Native American/Other), Bridgetown (0% Native American/Other), Hernando (0.2% Native American/Other), Lynchburg (0% Native American/Other), and Olive Branch (0.3% Native American/Other).

Southaven's Multiracial Population

1,294 residents of Southaven, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southaven is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Southaven ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southaven's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Southaven's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.3%.

Southaven is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridgetown (2.2% Multiracial). Southaven is less Multiracial than neighboring Horn Lake (3.9% Multiracial), Hernando (3% Multiracial), Lynchburg (9.3% Multiracial), and Olive Branch (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.