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De Soto Parish

Louisiana · 26,812 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 $44,436. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,500. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,812
+5%since 2000
from 25,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K26K27K27K1990201020202024De Soto Parish
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,436
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,252 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,926
+91%since 2000
from $13,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+38%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(15,122)
Black35.8%(9,586)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(762)
Asian0.4%(99)
Other2.6%(696)
Diversity Score66.7%(17,889)
Segregation Score52.1%(13,980)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?

De Soto Parish, Louisiana has about 26,812 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Soto Parish, Louisiana earns about $44,436 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 $116,500, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?

About 14.2% 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 21.6% 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 1,466 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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8 ZIP codes
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