DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

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2019 Population

178,975

1.61% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

36.8

0.272% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

9.17%

1.06% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$67,038

2.87% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$168,500

4.01% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

84,508

1.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS had a population of 179k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $67,038. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS grew from 176,132 to 178,975, a 1.61% increase and its median household income grew from $65,169 to $67,038, a 2.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.2%), White (Hispanic) (2.46%), Other (Hispanic) (1.95%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.8%). 5.54% of the households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98% of the residents in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS are Delta Technical College (602 degrees awarded in 2020) and Concorde Career College-Southaven (201 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was $168,500, and the homeownership rate was 74%. Most people in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was 2 cars per household.

DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS borders Crittenden, Mississippi & Craighead (East) Counties PUMA, AR, Marshall, Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo & Benton Counties PUMA, MS, Panola, Tate, Coahoma, Tallahatchie, Tunica & Quitman Counties PUMA, MS, Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN, and Memphis City (Southwest) PUMA, TN.

United States Mississippi

Diversity

DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS is home to a population of 179k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.66% of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS residents were born outside of the country (6.56k people).

In 2019, there were 2.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are Spanish (6,430 speakers), Vietnamese (754 speakers), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (362 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 146
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
48.7k ± 496
White (Hispanic)
4.4k ± 550

4.94%

Hispanic Population

8.84k people

4.94% of the people in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are hispanic (8.84k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
6,430 speakers (3.83%)
Vietnamese
754 speakers (0.449%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
362 speakers (0.215%)

5.54% of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was Spanish. 3.83% of the overall population of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are native Spanish speakers. 0.449% speak Vietnamese and 0.215% speak Tagalog (Incl. Filipino), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.66%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.56k people

3.65%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

6.42k people

As of 2019, 3.66% of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS residents (6.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was 3.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was 36.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,706 ± 1,267 people
Vietnam
588 ± 594 people
Philippines
354 ± 461 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was Mexico, the natal country of 2,706 DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS residents, followed by Vietnam with 588 and Philippines with 354.

Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

97.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98% of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,211 ± 364
Gulf War (2001-)
2,302 ± 331
Gulf War (1990s)
1,896 ± 330

DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Mississippi, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Mississippi across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS is $67,038. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $66,078, followed by Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $65,295 and $64,482.

Males in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,679. The income inequality in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS employs 84.5k people. The largest industries in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS are Elementary & secondary schools (5,190 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,896 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,589 people), and the highest paying industries are Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores ($133,708), Computer Systems Design ($116,758), and Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($100,942).

Wages

Median Household Income

$67,038

2019 value

± $2,539

2.87%

1 Year Growth

± 4.4%

Households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS have a median annual income of $67,038, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $65,169 in 2018, which represents a 2.87% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$62,998

Average Male Salary in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

± $6,895

$46,679

Average Female Salary in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

± $4,860

In 2019, full-time male employees in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

White
$53,222 ± $5,328
Other
$46,193 ± $36,065
Asian
$45,503 ± $31,199

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS workers was White. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.423

2019 Wage GINI in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

0.42

2018 Wage GINI in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS

In 2019, the income inequality in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS with a value of $66,078, followed by Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS and Madison & Yazoo Counties PUMA, MS, with respective values of $65,295 and $64,482.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS (16.3k out of 177k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
8,915 ± 704
Black
5,960 ± 615
Hispanic
1,510 ± 286

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

84.5k

2019 Value

1.67%

1 Year growth

± 1.67%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 83.1k employees to 84.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,664 people), Registered nurses (3,072 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,437 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,664 people), Registered nurses (3,072 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,437 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS has an unusually high number of residents working as Locomotive engineers & operators (6.68 times higher than expected), Fire inspectors (6.41 times), and Gaming services workers (6.38 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS, by average salary, are Physicians ($261,651), Chief executives & legislators ($205,656), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers ($154,860).

Industries

Employment by Industries

84.5k

2019 Value

1.67%

1 Year growth

± 1.67%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 83.1k employees to 84.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,190 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,896 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,589 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS, though some of these residents may live in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,190 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,896 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,589 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS has an unusually high number of Couriers & messengers (8.83 times higher than expected), Household appliance manufacturing (4.74 times), and Warehousing & storage (4.54 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS, by average salary, are Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores ($133,708), Computer Systems Design ($116,758), and Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($100,942).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.5B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($25.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($12.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 105% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$21.9B
Louisiana
$11.4B
Tennessee
$10.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $21.9B, followed by Louisiana with $11.4B and Tennessee and $10.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%). The most partisan county was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Mississippi.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Mississippi

57.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Mississippi

George County, MS
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Itawamba County, MS
87.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Tishomingo County, MS
86.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Mississippi was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Mississippi colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Mississippi

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS awarded 803 degrees. The student population of North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS is skewed towards women, with 428 male students and 836 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS are Black or African American (579 and 72.1%), followed by White (144 and 17.9%), Unknown (46 and 5.73%), and Hispanic or Latino (26 and 3.24%).

The largest universities in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS by number of degrees awarded are Delta Technical College (602 and 75%) and Concorde Career College-Southaven (201 and 25%).

The most popular majors in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS are Medical Assistant (185 and 23%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (178 and 22.2%), and Dental Assisting (112 and 13.9%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
83 degree-majorss awarded
Dental Assisting
66 degree-majorss awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
83 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS was Medical Assistant with 83 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Delta Technical College
602 degrees awarded
Concorde Career College-Southaven
201 degrees awarded

In 2020, the North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delta Technical College with 602 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

367

Degrees Awarded to Men

436

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 367 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS, which is 0.842 times less than the 436 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
579 degrees awarded
White
144 degrees awarded
Unknown
46 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in North Delta Region--DeSoto County--Southaven City PUMA, MS was Black or African American students. These 579 degrees mean that there were 4.02 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 144 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS was $168,500 in 2019, which is 0.701 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $162,000 to $168,500, a 4.01% increase. The homeownership rate in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS is 74%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$168,500

2019 Median

± $2,828

$162,000

2018 Median

± $2,434

In 2019, the median property value in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS grew to to $168,500 from the previous year's value of $162,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,038

Median Household Income

± $2,539

62.9k

Number of Households

± 1,802

In 2019, the median household income of the 62.9k households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS grew to $67,038 from the previous year's value of $65,169.

The following chart displays the households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

74%

2019 Homeownership

73.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74% of the housing units in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (87.1%)
Carpooled (8.98%)
Worked At Home (2.99%)

In 2019, 87.1% of workers in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.98%) and those who worked at home (2.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92% of the population of DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS has health coverage, with 57.5% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 9.45% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1890 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0529% increase from the previous year (1889 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2051 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 591 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Sunflower County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (24.6%). Additionally, Sunflower County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (53.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

1,890 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,890 patients per year. This represents a 0.0529% increase from the previous year (1,889 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mississippi in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

$7,646

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Mississippi

$4,045

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,690

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,021

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Mississippi (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.86%, from $7,362 to $7,646.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.04%

Uninsured

57.5%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

9.45%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.8%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS declined by 10.2% from 8.95% to 8.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in DeSoto CountySouthaven City PUMA, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.