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Desoto Lakes

Florida · 3,646 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Desoto Lakes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $212,100. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,646
+14%since 2000
from 3,198 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,807 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 7,725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+2%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Desoto Lakes
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,097
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,663
−17%since 2000
from $28,616 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$998
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $866 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+129%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(2,678)
Black6.4%(235)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(603)
Asian1.6%(58)
Other0.9%(32)
Diversity Score52%(1,896)
Diversity Score
52
+158%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desoto Lakes, Florida?

Desoto Lakes, Florida has about 3,646 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Desoto Lakes, Florida earns about $42,097 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 $212,100, and the typical rent is about $998 a month.

How educated are people in Desoto Lakes, Florida?

About 27.8% 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 14.9% of people in Desoto Lakes, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Desoto Lakes, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Desoto Lakes, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 734 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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