Southaven is a city located in Desoto County, in the state of Mississippi (MS), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 33.8 square miles (88.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 320 ft. With a population of approximately 28,977 residents, Southaven offers a vibrant community life.
The town's population is composed of about 48.79% males and 51.21% females, and it has a population density of 857.31 people per square mile (331.01/km²). Southaven lies at a latitude of 34.97 and a longitude of -89.99, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (18.3%), followed by English (9.2%), German (8.2%), and Scotch-Irish (2.5%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 38671.