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De Soto

Iowa · 976 residents (2025 est.) · 1.884 sq mi
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De Soto is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $227,700. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 29% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,041
+3%since 2000
from 1,009 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
−5%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:976 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8889681K1K1K1990201020202024De Soto
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,109
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,816 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,588
+110%since 2000
from $17,464 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
+4%since 2010
from 0.297 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+48%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(997)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(925)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(48)
Asian3.6%(37)
Other3%(31)
Diversity Score25.8%(268)
Diversity Score
26
+1061%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+133%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto, Iowa?

De Soto, Iowa has about 1,041 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Soto, Iowa earns about $97,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Soto, Iowa expensive?

In De Soto, Iowa, the median home is worth about $227,700, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in De Soto, Iowa?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in De Soto, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Soto, Iowa?

About 7.3% of people in De Soto, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Soto, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, De Soto, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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