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Horn Lake, MS


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Horn Lake, Mississippi

Horn Lake, Mississippi, in De Soto county, is 13 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Memphis metropolitan area. Horn Lake contains a population of approximately 14,099.

The People and Families of Horn Lake

In Horn Lake, about 56% of adults are married. Horn Lake has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Horn Lake had a median family income of $43,495. The typical family in Horn Lake is better off than most in Mississippi. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Horn Lake.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Horn Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Horn Lake Housing

Horn Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Horn Lake, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Horn Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHorn Lake Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHorn Lake People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Horn Lake Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Horn Lake Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Horn Lake Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Horn Lake Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Horn Lake, MS

Comparing Horn Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population810
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men39
Well-Paid Single Women38
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better610
Median Family Income410
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work48
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime11

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