DeSoto County's estimated 2026 population is 198,988 with a growth rate of 0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. DeSoto County is the 3rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 161,797 and has seen a growth of 22.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 35.8 years
There are 143,411 adults, (25,739 of whom are seniors) in DeSoto County.
Female: 99,207 (51.9%)
Male: 92,094 (48.1%)
The racial composition of DeSoto County includes 57.19% White, 32.65% Black or African American, 3.34% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109,406 | 57.19% |
| Black or African American | 62,459 | 32.65% |
| Two or more races | 10,011 | 5.23% |
| Other race | 6,384 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 2,575 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 466 | 0.24% |
DeSoto County's average per capita income is $52,167. Household income levels show a median of $85,297. The poverty rate stands at 9.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,191 | $133,196 |
| Families | $99,516 | $115,474 |
| Households | $85,297 | $101,760 |
| Non Families | $44,628 | $58,405 |
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