How long is the commute from Southaven, MS?
Workers who live in Southaven, MS take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Southaven get to work
| Means of transportation | Southaven | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±3.0 points) | 81.4% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±2.3 points) | 9.0% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±2.4 points) | 8.2% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Southaven, the average commute is lower than in DeSoto County (26.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Southaven, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeSoto County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In DeSoto County, Southaven ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 187 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Southaven
| Vehicles available | Southaven | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.3 points) | 3.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% (±3.0 points) | 24.8% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±3.3 points) | 39.3% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.4% (±2.7 points) | 32.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Southaven, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DeSoto County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in Mississippi (6.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Southaven
| Southaven | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±2.4 points) | 8.2% (±0.9 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.5 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±1.4 points) | 92.1% (±0.9 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Southaven, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DeSoto County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Southaven
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven | — | 24.0 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Horn Lake | 4.1 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgetown | 5.9 mi | 40.1 minutes (±14.3) | Higher |
| Hernando | 7.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Lynchburg | 7.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Olive Branch | 7.7 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Walls | 11 mi | 36.9 minutes (±10.4) | Higher |
| Memphis | 11 mi | 21.1 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
| Germantown | 14 mi | 22.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Memphis, TN (21.1 minutes), Germantown, TN (22.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bridgetown, MS (40.1 minutes), Hernando, MS (26.9 minutes), Walls, MS (36.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeSoto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgetown | 40.1 minutes (±14.3) |
| 2 | Walls | 36.9 minutes (±10.4) |
| 3 | Hernando | 26.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Horn Lake | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 5 | Lynchburg | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Olive Branch | 24.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Southaven | 24.0 minutes (±1.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Southaven
How long is the average commute in Southaven?
Workers who live in Southaven, MS take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Southaven without a car?
3.5% of households in Southaven have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Southaven?
9.8% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Southaven worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southaven city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southaven city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southaven city, Mississippi
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Southaven city, Mississippi (place:69280, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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