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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

De Soto Parish

Louisiana · 25,346 residents · 876.449 sq mi
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De Soto Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,315. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,900. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% 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

25,346
−1%vs 2000
vs 25,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K26K26K27K27K1990201020202024De Soto Parish
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,315
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,252 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,330
−39%vs 2000
vs $13,606 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.8%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$246
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $313 in 2000
US average: $450
76.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
2.4
+26%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(14,089)
Black41.9%(10,691)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(396)
Asian0.1%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(16,167)
1990
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(14,013)
Black44.2%(11,195)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(228)
Asian0%(9)
Other0.5%(129)
Diversity Score63.5%(16,096)
64
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.0%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 21.1 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 De Soto Parish, Louisiana?

De Soto Parish, Louisiana has about 25,346 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in De Soto Parish, Louisiana earns about $16,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Soto Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In De Soto Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $246 a month.

How educated are people in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in De Soto Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?

About 29.8% of people in De Soto Parish, Louisiana 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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