Horn Lake, Mississippi
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| Horn Lake, Mississippi | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | DeSoto |
| Area | |
| - Total | 7.2 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| - Land | 7.2 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 14,099 |
| - Density | 1,947.5/sq mi (751.9/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 38637 |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-33700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1675449 |
Horn Lake is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. Horn Lake is a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee, which is located just a few miles to the north. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city's population was 14,099 (though a 2006 estimate placed the population at 22,763).
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[edit] Geography
Horn Lake is located at (34.958644, -90.042924)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.8 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 14,099 people, 4,934 households, and 3,754 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,947.5 people per square mile (751.9/km²). There were 5,153 housing units at an average density of 711.8/sq mi (274.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.01% White, 12.26% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.20% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.28% of the population.
There were 4,934 households out of which 47.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,170 |
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| 1980 | 4,326 | 99.4% | |
| 1990 | 9,069 | 109.6% | |
| 2000 | 14,099 | 55.5% | |
| Est. 2006 | 22,763 | 61.5% | |
The median income for a household in the city was $40,396, and the median income for a family was $43,495. Males had a median income of $32,595 versus $25,045 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,183. About 6.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.
During 2001, Horn Lake annexed several square miles and about 6,000 people to the west of the city's former borders.
NOTE: There is also a Horne Lake in British Columbia.
[edit] Education
The City of Horn Lake is served by the DeSoto County School District.
[edit] Famous Residents
Brandon Jackson, running back for the Green Bay Packers.
Joey Thorsen, co-host of NBC's "The Line Of Scrimmage" on Sunday nights.
Donnie Newman, One of the most respected band directors in the country and is the director of the Horn Lake High School band, which is among the top 10 bands in the enitre state of Mississippi
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Horn Lake, Mississippi is at coordinates Coordinates:
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