Southaven, Mississippi

Southaven is a city in northwestern Mississippi. It is a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in DeSoto County. The city is near the Arkansas and Tennessee state borders. There were around 54,648 people living in Southaven, as of the 2020 census.[4]

Southaven City Hall (2022).jpg
 
Coordinates: 34°58′0″N 89°59′14″W / 34.96667°N 89.98722°W / 34.96667; -89.98722Coordinates: 34°58′0″N 89°59′14″W / 34.96667°N 89.98722°W / 34.96667; -89.98722
Country United States
State Mississippi
CountyDeSoto
IncorporatedApril 15, 1980; 43 years ago (1980-04-15)
Founded byKemmons Wilson
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • BodyBoard of Aldermen
 • MayorDarren Musselwhite (R)[1][2]
Area
 • Total41.54 sq mi (107.58 km2)
 • Land41.33 sq mi (107.06 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2)
Elevation
308 ft (94 m)
Population
 • Total54,648
 • Density1,322.11/sq mi (510.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
38671-38672
FIPS code28-69280
GNIS feature ID0690592
InterstatesI-55.svg I-69.svg
U.S. RoutesUS 51.svg
State RoutesEllipse sign 302.svg
Websitewww.southaven.org

The city was incorporated on April 15, 1980.

Southaven, Mississippi Media

References

  1. Smith, Carl (4 June 2013). "State Dems, GOP eye key mayoral races". The Commercial Dispatch. Retrieved 3 February 2016. Southaven's mayor, independent Greg Davis, seeks a fifth term as he runs against Republican Darren Musselwhite and Democrat Coria Williams.
  2. "Mayor's Office". City of Southaven, MS. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "QuickFacts: Southaven city, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2024.