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De Soto

Mississippi · 274 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 $24,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 40.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

274
+11%vs 2021
vs 247 in 2021
2020 – 2024
72 / sq mi
+11%vs 2021
vs 65 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
50.3
+14%vs 2021
vs 44.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
9614419324229020202024De Soto
2024178
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $26,042 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$15,522
−12%vs 2021
vs $17,553 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
40.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services18.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$46,800
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
67.3%
−15.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.4% in 2021
32.7% rent
1.9
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(132)
Black46.6%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(154)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(156)
Black39.4%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(171)
62
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 62 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
−16.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−20%vs 2021
vs 25.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
88.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
43.4%
−7.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−16.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

23.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.7% in 2021
76.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.3% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
24.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto, Mississippi?

De Soto, Mississippi has about 274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Soto, Mississippi earns about $24,000 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 $46,800.

How educated are people in De Soto, Mississippi?

About 0.0% 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 40.2% 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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