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De Soto

Missouri · 6,449 residents · 4.382 sq mi
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De Soto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
6,449
+1%since 2000
from 6,375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,472 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+4%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024De Soto
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,872
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,725 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,260
+49%since 2000
from $14,971 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(6,125)
Black1.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino1%(65)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(457)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(5,832)
Black1.2%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(87)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other7.2%(464)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,468)
Diversity Score
23
+217%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto, Missouri?

De Soto, Missouri has about 6,449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Soto, Missouri earns about $38,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Soto, Missouri expensive?

In De Soto, Missouri, the median home is worth about $112,200, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in De Soto, Missouri?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in De Soto, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Soto, Missouri?

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

Has De Soto, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, De Soto, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 456 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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