District 5, Mississippi
District 5 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 5 is a geographic entity located in DeSoto County, Mississippi. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 42,309. The land area covers 146.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,309 | ±2,141 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 14,857 | ±755 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 15,615 | ±699 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,857 | ±755 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 758 | ±288 |
| Median Home Value | $349,000 | ±$9,722 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,519 | ±$340 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,928 | ±$6,599 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,631 | ±$2,177 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,752 | ±597 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 21,163 | ±1,279 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.8% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 195,871 (2024)
ID: 168566
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BOARD PRESIDENT
365 LOSHER ST, STE 300, HERNANDO MS 38632
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | BYHALIA, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | BYHALIA, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Byhalia, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Olive Branch, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | Olive Branch, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Olive Branch, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Olive Branch, MS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Memphis, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Memphis, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Memphis, TN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Delta Technical College-Mississippi
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College Vocational | 10.2 mi away | 6530 Interstate Blvd., Horn Lake, MS, 38637 |
6622801443
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FIRST REGIONAL LIBRARY WORDS ON WHEELS BOOKWAGON
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 320 WEST COMMERCE STREET, HERNANDO, MS, 38632 |
(662) 429-4439
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Concorde Career College-Southaven
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College | 11.4 mi away | 7900 Airways Blvd, Suite103, Southaven, MS, 38671 |
6624299909
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HERNANDO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 370 WEST COMMERCE STREET, HERNANDO, MS, 38632 |
(662) 429-4439
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Northwest Mississippi Community College
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College | 13.2 mi away | 4975 Hwy 51 N, Senatobia, MS, 38668-1714 |
6625623200
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JESSIE J. EDWARDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 610 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE, COLDWATER, MS, 38618 |
(662) 622-5573
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Health-Tech Institute of Memphis
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College Vocational | 16.2 mi away | 3874 Viscount Avenue, Suite 1, Memphis, TN, 38118 |
9013104035
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B. J. CHAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 6619 HIGHWAY 305 NORTH, OLIVE BRANCH, MS, 38654 |
(662) 895-5900
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Mid-South Christian College
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College | 17.3 mi away | 4540 Knight Arnold Rd., Memphis, TN, 38118-3151 |
9013754400
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M. R. DYE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 2885 GOODMAN ROAD, HORN LAKE, MS, 38637 |
(662) 393-5654
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HERNANDO, MS US, located 3.9 miles from District 5. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.7° | 30.2° | 40.0° | 4.22" | 0.9" |
| February | 53.9° | 33.5° | 43.7° | 5.04" | 0.7" |
| March | 62.9° | 41.1° | 52.0° | 5.52" | 0.1" |
| April | 72.4° | 50.1° | 61.2° | 6.25" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.3° | 59.6° | 69.9° | 5.49" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.5° | 67.2° | 77.4° | 4.80" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.1° | 70.7° | 80.4° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.3° | 69.3° | 79.8° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| September | 85.1° | 62.4° | 73.7° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 74.0° | 50.4° | 62.2° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.6° | 39.8° | 50.7° | 4.25" | 0.1" |
| December | 52.0° | 33.8° | 42.9° | 5.83" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hernando city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Bridgetown CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Coldwater town | Town | 8.8 mi | — |
| Southaven city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Independence CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
| Horn Lake city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2803393105. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.