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Southaven, Mississippi, in De Soto county, is 14 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is conveniently located inside the Memphis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 28,977 people in Southaven.
In Southaven, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Southaven had a median family income of $52,333. Southaven has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Southaven living below the poverty line.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($17,720) in Southaven. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 72% of housing in Southaven is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Southaven, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Southaven, 97% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.
Southaven strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
Comparing Southaven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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