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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Desoto Lakes

Florida · 2,912 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Desoto Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,361. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $88,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,912
−9%vs 2000
vs 3,198 in 2000
1990 – 2024
7,034 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 7,725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−16%vs 2000
vs 42.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Desoto Lakes
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,361
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,719 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,266
−47%vs 2000
vs $28,616 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$88,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $116,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$712
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $866 in 2000
US average: $450
83.5%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.1% in 2000
16.5% rent
2.4
+10%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,912)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(234)
8
−60%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.4%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+62%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Desoto Lakes, Florida?

Desoto Lakes, Florida has about 2,912 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Desoto Lakes, Florida earns about $36,361 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Desoto Lakes, Florida?

About 17.8% 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 3.0% of people in Desoto Lakes, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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