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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

De Soto Parish

Louisiana · 25,494 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 $28,252. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,600. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,494
+1%since 1990
from 25,346 in 1990
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+12%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K26K26K27K27K1990201020202024De Soto Parish
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,252
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,315 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,606
+63%since 1990
from $8,330 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.1%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
23.3% rent
1.9
−20%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?

De Soto Parish, Louisiana has about 25,494 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in De Soto Parish, Louisiana earns about $28,252 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 $53,600, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?

About 10.2% 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 25.1% of people in De Soto Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Soto Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, De Soto Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 148 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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