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Desoto Lakes

Florida · 1,735 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Desoto Lakes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,417. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 1,463 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $357,700. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,735
−46%since 2000
from 3,198 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,191 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 7,725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
−4%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Desoto Lakes
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,417
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,453
+17%since 2000
from $28,616 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+1%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,700
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,468
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $866 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+112%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,877)
Black3.1%(98)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(139)
Asian1%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(644)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(1,096)
Black1.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(539)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(67)
Diversity Score62.8%(1,090)
Diversity Score
63
+212%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+107%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 85.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2016
from 79.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2016
from 9.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desoto Lakes, Florida?

Desoto Lakes, Florida has about 1,735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Desoto Lakes, Florida?

The typical household in Desoto Lakes, Florida earns about $76,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desoto Lakes, Florida expensive?

In Desoto Lakes, Florida, the median home is worth about $357,700, and the typical rent is about $1,468 a month.

How educated are people in Desoto Lakes, Florida?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Desoto Lakes, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desoto Lakes, Florida?

About 28.1% of people in Desoto Lakes, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Desoto Lakes, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Desoto Lakes, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,177 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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