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DeSoto County

Florida · 34,862 residents · 636.695 sq mi
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DeSoto County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,100. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,862
+8%since 2000
from 32,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+4%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K26K30K34K38K1990201020202024DeSoto County
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,979
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,989
+14%since 2000
from $14,000 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction22.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+75%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(19,704)
Black12.5%(4,031)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(8,019)
Asian0.4%(131)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.4%(21,695)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(19,549)
Black12.4%(4,338)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(10,425)
Asian0.5%(169)
Other1.4%(494)
Diversity Score72.9%(25,412)
Diversity Score
73
+8%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
43.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeSoto County, Florida?

DeSoto County, Florida has about 34,862 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DeSoto County, Florida?

The typical household in DeSoto County, Florida earns about $35,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeSoto County, Florida expensive?

In DeSoto County, Florida, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in DeSoto County, Florida?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in DeSoto County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeSoto County, Florida?

About 26.9% of people in DeSoto County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeSoto County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, DeSoto County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,997 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 103.01Census Tract 102Census Tract 101.02Census Tract 101.01Census Tract 104.03Census Tract 104.06Census Tract 104.04Census Tract 103.02Census Tract 104.05
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 34266ZIP 34269ZIP 34268ZIP 34267
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