Southaven, MS Demographics

A map of Southaven's Population by Race

Southaven, Mississippi had a population of 54,648 in 2020. It was 53.4% White, 33.9% Black, 2.4% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Southaven, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Southaven is the 3rd most populous. 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's White Population

29,164 residents of Southaven identify as White, or 53.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Southaven roughly similar to the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Southaven is ranked #218 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Southaven is more White than neighboring Horn Lake (37.8% White). Southaven is less White than neighboring Pleasant Hill (84.2% White), Bridgetown (89.4% White), Hernando (77% White), and Lynchburg (63.5% White).

Southaven's Black Population

18,517 residents of Southaven identify as Black, or 33.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Southaven roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Southaven is ranked #226 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Southaven is more Black than neighboring Pleasant Hill (5.4% Black), Bridgetown (3.9% Black), Hernando (11.8% Black), and Lynchburg (26.6% Black). Southaven is less Black than neighboring Horn Lake (49.3% Black).

Southaven's Asian Population

1,317 residents of Southaven identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Southaven roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Southaven is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Southaven is more Asian than neighboring Horn Lake (0.7% Asian), Bridgetown (0.4% Asian), Hernando (1.3% Asian), and Lynchburg (0.8% Asian). Southaven is less Asian than neighboring Pleasant Hill (3.1% Asian).

Southaven's Hispanic Population

3,346 residents of Southaven identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Southaven roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Southaven is ranked #42 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Southaven is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Hill (3% Hispanic), Bridgetown (2.3% Hispanic), Hernando (6% Hispanic), and Lynchburg (4.3% Hispanic). Southaven is less Hispanic than neighboring Horn Lake (7.8% Hispanic).

Southaven's Native American/Other Population

314 residents of Southaven identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Southaven roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Southaven is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Southaven is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasant Hill (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hernando (0.5% Native American/Other). Southaven is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lynchburg (0.8% Native American/Other).

Southaven's Multiracial Population

1,990 residents of Southaven identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Southaven roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Southaven is ranked #100 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Southaven is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridgetown (3.3% Multiracial), and Hernando (3.4% Multiracial). Southaven is less Multiracial than neighboring Horn Lake (3.8% Multiracial), Pleasant Hill (4% Multiracial), and Lynchburg (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.