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De Soto

Illinois · 1,388 residents (2025 est.) · 0.912 sq mi
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De Soto has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,654
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,814 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+15%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,388 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024De Soto
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,813
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,615
+91%since 2000
from $15,526 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−14%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,590)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(26)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,532)
Black3.1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(64)
Diversity Score17.4%(289)
Diversity Score
17
+159%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto, Illinois?

De Soto, Illinois has about 1,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Soto, Illinois earns about $62,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Soto, Illinois expensive?

In De Soto, Illinois, the median home is worth about $94,700, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in De Soto, Illinois?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in De Soto, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Soto, Illinois?

About 16.3% of people in De Soto, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Soto, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, De Soto, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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