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Horn Lake, Mississippi
City
Watertower in Horn Lake
Watertower in Horn Lake
Motto: 
"Doorway To Mississippi"
Location of Horn Lake, Mississippi
Location of Horn Lake, Mississippi
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyDeSoto
Government
 • MayorAllen Latimer (R)[1]
Area
 • Total
16.3 sq mi (42.3 km2)
 • Land16.0 sq mi (41.5 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
299 ft (91 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
26,066
 • Density1,627/sq mi (628.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38637
Area code662
FIPS code28-33700
GNIS feature ID1675449
Websitewww.hornlake.org

Horn Lake is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. It is located just a few miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Horn Lake was 26,066,[2] up from 14,099 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Horn Lake is located in northern DeSoto County at 34°57′31″N 90°2′35″W / 34.95861°N 90.04306°W / 34.95861; -90.04306 (34.958644, -90.042924).[3] It is bordered to the north, east, and southeast by the city of Southaven. U.S. Route 51 forms a large portion of the eastern border of Horn Lake; it leads north 15 miles (24 km) to downtown Memphis, and south 9 miles (14 km) to Hernando, the DeSoto County seat. Interstate 55 passes just east of Horn Lake, with access from Exits 287 and 289.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Horn Lake has a total area of 16.3 square miles (42.3 km2), of which 16.0 square miles (41.5 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2), or 1.98%, is water.[2]

Economy

Horn Lake is the site of a plant owned by Chicago-based Newly Weds Foods, which manufactures food coatings, seasonings, and other ingredients for the food processing and service industries.[4]

The headquarters of the American Contract Bridge League are located in Horn Lake, along with a related Hall of Fame, museum, and library.[5]

Education

Horn Lake is served by the DeSoto County School District.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19702,170—
19804,32699.4%
19909,069109.6%
200014,09955.5%
201026,06684.9%
2014 (est.)26,766[6]2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

Horn Lake has experienced substantial African-American growth and to a lesser extent Hispanic growth. Census 2010 http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/28/2833700.html revealed Horn Lake was now 56.3% non-Hispanic White (down from 83% in 2000), 33% African-American (up from 12% in 2000), 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 0.4% Native American, and 2.3% mixed race.

As of the census[8] 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 per square mile (274.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.0% White, 12.3% African American, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Native American, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% 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.

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.

Notable people and places

Horn Lake is notable for being the home of:

The "Elvis Ranch", a 154.5-acre (62.5 ha) ranch owned by Elvis Presley during the last decade of his life, is located in Horn Lake.[10]

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Horn Lake, Mississippi.
  1. ^ Maxey, Ron (4 June 2013). "Allen Latimer wins mayor's job in Horn Lake". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 3 February 2016. Latimer, the Republican nominee, finished with 1,491 votes, or about 83 percent, compared to 291 votes, or about 16 percent, for Jackson-McCray, a Democrat.
  2. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Horn Lake city, Mississippi". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ^ "Grant to build railroad spur". Associated Press. Charleston Daily Mail. September 25, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
  5. ^ ACBL Bridge Bulletin, August 2010, page 9.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/30/us/30beliefs.html
  10. ^ "Love me (legal) tender: Elvis ranch on market for $6.5 million". CNN. October 12, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
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