DeSoto County's estimated 2026 population is 37,267 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. DeSoto County is the 49th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 34,935 and has seen a growth of 6.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 42.7 years
There are 29,037 adults, (8,417 of whom are seniors) in DeSoto County.
Female: 15,895 (44.9%)
Male: 19,491 (55.1%)
The racial composition of DeSoto County includes 60.79% White, 12.46% Black or African American, 10.36% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,512 | 60.79% |
| Two or more races | 5,582 | 15.77% |
| Black or African American | 4,409 | 12.46% |
| Other race | 3,666 | 10.36% |
| Native American | 157 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.08% |
DeSoto County's average per capita income is $38,030. Household income levels show a median of $54,417. The poverty rate stands at 24.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,292 | - |
| Families | $62,361 | $75,681 |
| Households | $54,417 | $65,542 |
| Non Families | $30,403 | $39,371 |
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