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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

DeSoto

Texas · 30,615 residents · 21.637 sq mi
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DeSoto is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,550. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 7,031 residents. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $95,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

30,615
−19%vs 2000
vs 37,646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,415 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
28K36K43K51K59K1990201020202024DeSoto
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,550
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,699 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,093
−29%vs 2000
vs $25,650 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$95,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $108,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$497
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $680 in 2000
US average: $450
69.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.2% in 2000
30.6% rent
2.1
+11%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(16,818)
Black45.3%(17,067)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,750)
Asian1.3%(479)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.2%(27,178)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(23,324)
Black20.7%(6,348)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,263)
Asian1.4%(431)
Other1.7%(512)
Diversity Score52.9%(16,188)
53
−27%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in DeSoto, Texas?

DeSoto, Texas has about 30,615 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in DeSoto, Texas?

The typical household in DeSoto, Texas earns about $45,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeSoto, Texas expensive?

In DeSoto, Texas, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in DeSoto, Texas?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in DeSoto, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeSoto, Texas?

About 4.0% of people in DeSoto, Texas 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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