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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

De Soto

Georgia · 214 residents · 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 $20,375. Population has fallen 31% since 1990, a loss of 95 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,500. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

214
−31%since 1990
from 309 in 1990
1990 – 2025
262 / sq mi
−31%since 1990
from 379 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+29%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
431151882613331990201020202024De Soto
202499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,375
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,214 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,388
+75%since 1990
from $6,508 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−11.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$392
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
23.1% rent
2.1
+15%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(57)
Black81.6%(252)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.6%(116)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(68)
Black65.4%(140)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.6%(123)
58
+53%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.7%
+23.0 ptssince 1990
from 36.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in De Soto, Georgia?

De Soto, Georgia has about 214 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in De Soto, Georgia earns about $20,375 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 $42,500, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in De Soto, Georgia?

About 5.0% 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 12.2% 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 95 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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