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De Soto

Georgia · 195 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 $15,156. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,900. Households here earn about 69% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−9%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
−1%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
431151882613331990201020202024De Soto
202499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,156
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,213
+16%since 2000
from $11,388 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+150%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(54)
Black66.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(7)
Asian2.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.6%(116)
Diversity Score
60
+4%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
98.1%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
34.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto, Georgia?

De Soto, Georgia has about 195 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Soto, Georgia earns about $15,156 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 $78,900.

How educated are people in De Soto, Georgia?

About 8.3% 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 11.0% 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 114 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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