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De Soto

Mississippi · 178 residents · 3.781 sq mi
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De Soto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,139. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

178
+59%since 2023
from 112 in 2023
2020 – 2024
47 / sq mi
+59%since 2023
from 30 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.7
−6%since 2023
from 32.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
9614419324229020202024De Soto
2024178
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,139
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $35,714 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$12,588
−27%since 2023
from $17,335 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
37.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.417
+7%since 2023
from 0.390 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$218,800
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
46.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
38.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
6.2
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(69)
Black38.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.1%(66)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(144)
Black19.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.6%(69)
39
−35%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

63.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
36.1%
+36.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
28.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
14.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
54.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
27.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto, Mississippi?

De Soto, Mississippi has about 178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Soto, Mississippi earns about $35,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Soto, Mississippi expensive?

In De Soto, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $218,800.

How educated are people in De Soto, Mississippi?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in De Soto, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Soto, Mississippi?

About 37.9% of people in De Soto, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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