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De Soto

Kansas · 5,720 residents · 11.255 sq mi
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De Soto is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,915. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $220,100. Households here earn about 25% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,720
+25%since 2000
from 4,561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
508 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+10%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024De Soto
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,915
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,426 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,152
+22%since 2000
from $23,141 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(4,099)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(313)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(809)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(4,670)
Black0.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(836)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0.5%(26)
Diversity Score35.3%(2,017)
Diversity Score
35
+99%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% 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
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto, Kansas?

De Soto, Kansas has about 5,720 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Soto, Kansas earns about $61,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Soto, Kansas expensive?

In De Soto, Kansas, the median home is worth about $220,100, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in De Soto, Kansas?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in De Soto, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Soto, Kansas?

About 13.1% of people in De Soto, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Soto, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, De Soto, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,429 residents, a change of about 150 percent over that period.

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

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