De Soto Parish's estimated 2026 population is 27,483 with a growth rate of 0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. De Soto Parish is the 36th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 26,670 and has seen a growth of 3.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40 years
Female: 41.5 years
Male: 38.3 years
There are 20,567 adults, (5,075 of whom are seniors) in De Soto Parish.
Female: 13,985 (51.7%)
Male: 13,041 (48.3%)
The racial composition of De Soto Parish includes 59.44% White, 34.74% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,065 | 59.44% |
| Black or African American | 9,388 | 34.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,226 | 4.54% |
| Other race | 128 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 125 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.35% |
De Soto Parish's average per capita income is $41,879. Household income levels show a median of $48,578. The poverty rate stands at 21.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,083 | - |
| Families | $66,667 | $90,319 |
| Households | $48,578 | $73,503 |
| Non Families | $22,167 | $35,503 |
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