Horn Lake is a city located in DeSoto County Mississippi. Horn Lake has a 2024 population of 26,376. Horn Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,742 in 2020.
The average household income in Horn Lake is $71,699 with a poverty rate of 18.7%. The median age in Horn Lake is 34.8 years: 32.3 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Horn Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,058 | 45.29% |
| White | 11,557 | 43.41% |
| Two or more races | 1,343 | 5.04% |
| Other race | 1,134 | 4.26% |
| Asian | 350 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 180 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,913 | 2.68 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 3,958 | 3.5 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Non Family | 3,260 | 1.19 | 61 | 39 |
| Female | 1,938 | 3.4 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Male | 757 | 2.94 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,613 | 9.59% |
| Associates Degree | 1,980 | 11.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,099 | 12.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 811 | 4.82% |
| High School Graduate | 6,220 | 37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 749 | 4.46% |
| Some College | 3,339 | 19.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,987 | 7,040 | 955 |
| Black | 7,081 | 6,359 | 1,603 |
| Hispanic | 1,350 | 727 | 171 |
| 2+ Races | 563 | 230 | 45 |
| Other Race | 543 | 329 | 82 |
| Asian | 298 | 282 | 147 |
| Native American | 180 | 149 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 94.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,133 | $58,523 | $43,030 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,458 | $116,550 | $47,225 |
| High School Graduate | $43,013 | $46,941 | $35,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,558 | $36,949 | $28,871 |
| Overall | $41,328 | $46,099 | $39,085 |
| Some College | $40,309 | $49,137 | $36,218 |
$41,328
Average Earnings
$46,099
Average Male
$39,085
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.55% of Horn Lake residents speak only English, while 9.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,020 | 2,863 | 23.82% |
| White | 11,125 | 1,940 | 17.44% |
| Hispanic | 2,357 | 108 | 4.58% |
| Other | 1,134 | 95 | 8.38% |
| Multiple | 1,343 | 64 | 4.77% |
18.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.19%
Male Poverty Rate
21.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Horn Lake is Black, with 23.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Horn Lake is Hispanic, with 4.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.6% |
| High School | 15.42% |
| Some College | 12.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.08% |
| Female Employed | 9.62% |
| Male Employed | 9.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,686 | $82,515 |
| Households | $56,847 | $71,699 |
| Married Families | $84,716 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,637 | $45,098 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,382
Number of Veterans
1,218
Male Veterans
164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 558 |
| Vietnam | 351 |
| Second Gulf War | 200 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 414 |
| 35 to 54 | 307 |
| 65 to 74 | 297 |
| 75+ | 267 |
| 18 to 34 | 97 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,010 | 10.78% |
| Black | 338 | 3.91% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 2.69% |
| Native American | 16 | 8.89% |
| Other Race | 16 | 2.49% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.29%
Born in Horn Lake
93.35%
Native Born
6.65%
Foreign Born
3.41%
Non Citizen
3.24%
Naturalized
93.35% of Horn Lake residents were born in the United States, with 48.29% having been born in Mississippi. 3.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,920 | -91 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 26,011 | -91 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 26,102 | -92 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 26,194 | -91 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 26,285 | -91 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 26,376 | -92 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 26,468 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 26,475 | -290 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 26,765 | 23 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 26,742 | -592 | -2.17% |
| 2019 | 27,334 | 80 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 27,254 | 27 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 27,227 | 201 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 27,026 | 148 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 26,878 | 159 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 26,719 | 104 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 26,615 | 62 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 26,553 | 207 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 26,346 | 228 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 26,118 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,099 | 5,030 | 55.46% |
| 1990 | 9,069 | 4,743 | 109.64% |
| 1980 | 4,326 | 4,126 | 2063% |
| 1940 | 200 | -25,720 | -99.23% |