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De Soto

Illinois · 1,407 residents · 0.912 sq mi
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De Soto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,744. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,407
−15%since 2000
from 1,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,543 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+13%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024De Soto
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,744
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,418
+51%since 2000
from $15,526 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,211)
Black4.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(32)
Diversity Score23.3%(328)
Diversity Score
23
+245%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto, Illinois?

De Soto, Illinois has about 1,407 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Soto, Illinois earns about $44,744 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 $77,900, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in De Soto, Illinois?

About 20.4% 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 17.7% of people in De Soto, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Soto, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, De Soto, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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