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De Soto

Georgia · 124 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 $40,781. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 90 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

124
−42%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
152 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
48.5
+20%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
431151882613331990201020202024De Soto
202499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,781
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$13,286
+17%since 2000
from $11,388 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing14.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
76.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
24.0% rent
1.1
−47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(30)
Black68.5%(85)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.3%(72)
58
+1%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

88.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
27.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

49.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 38.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
64.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
33.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
49.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto, Georgia?

De Soto, Georgia has about 124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Soto, Georgia earns about $40,781 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 $45,000.

How educated are people in De Soto, Georgia?

About 12.5% 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 4.7% 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 185 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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