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De Soto

Georgia · 120 residents (2025 est.) · 0.816 sq mi
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De Soto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,972. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $62,900. With a median age of 65.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 60% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−54%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.5
+62%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:120 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
431151882613331990201020202024De Soto
202499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,972
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,019
+111%since 2000
from $11,388 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−19%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food26.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(68)
Black65.4%(140)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(22)
Black61.6%(61)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(1)
Diversity Score68.5%(68)
Diversity Score
68
+19%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−19%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2011
from 38.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2012
from 27.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+25.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto, Georgia?

De Soto, Georgia has about 99 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in De Soto, Georgia?

The typical household in De Soto, Georgia earns about $30,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Soto, Georgia expensive?

In De Soto, Georgia, the median home is worth about $62,900, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in De Soto, Georgia?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in De Soto, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Soto, Georgia?

About 32.3% of people in De Soto, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Soto, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, De Soto, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 210 residents, a change of about -68 percent over that period.

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