Desoto County Summary

Life in Desoto County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Desoto County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Desoto County:

  • The population in Desoto County is 34,258.

  • The median home value in Desoto County is $187,577.

  • The median income in Desoto County is $45,000.

  • The median rent in Desoto County is $861.

  • The unemployment rate in Desoto County is 9.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Desoto County is 26.4%.

  • The average high in Desoto County is 86.8° and there are 111.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Desoto County

List Of Cities & Towns in Desoto County

Southeast Arcadia, FL Population 7,675

Arcadia, FL Population 7,480

Map Of Desoto County

Desoto County, FL Weather

  • The average high in Desoto County is 86.8°.

  • There are 77.49 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 111.2 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:31 hours of sun each day in Desoto County.

StatDesoto County
Mean High86.8
Nice Days77.49
Rainfall111.2
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours5:31
86.8°
Average High
111.2
Inches of Rain

Desoto County Photos

Arcadia Hist Dist Downtown Oak Street West
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL
Arcadia
Source: Wikipedia User | PD

Desoto County Demographics

Population over time in Desoto County

The current population in Desoto County is 34,258. The population has decreased -7.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 34,027 -8.9%
2021 37,371 1.3%
2020 36,903 -

Gender in Desoto County

  • Desoto County is 43.9% female with 15,024 female residents.

  • Desoto County is 56.1% male with 19,233 male residents.

Female
43.9% (15,024)
Male
56.1% (19,233)
Gender Desoto County FL USA
Female 43.9% 50.8% 50.4%
Male 56.1% 49.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Desoto County

Desoto County is:

  • 53.9% White with 18,468 White residents.

  • 12.2% African American with 4,180 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 54 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 62 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 459 Two Or More residents.

  • 32.0% Hispanic with 10,979 Hispanic residents.

White
53.9% (18,468)
African American
12.2% (4,180)
American Indian
0.2% (52)
Asian
0.2% (54)
Hawaiian
0.0% (4)
Other
0.2% (62)
Two Or More
1.3% (459)
Hispanic
32.0% (10,979)

Table: Desoto County By Race

Race Desoto County FL USA
White 53.9% 52.0% 58.9%
African American 12.2% 14.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 32.0% 26.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Desoto County, Florida

  • 7.6% of households in Desoto County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in Desoto County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Desoto County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Desoto County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Desoto County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.7% of households in Desoto County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Desoto County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Desoto County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Desoto County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.5% of households in Desoto County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.6% (2,609)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.6% (1,912)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.2% (4,186)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.0% (4,811)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.9% (5,446)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.7% (6,759)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.8% (4,039)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.0% (2,728)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.7% (1,254)
$200,000 or more
1.5% (508)
Income Desoto County FL USA
Less than $10,000 7.6% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.2% 7.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.0% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.9% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.7% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.0% 16.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.7% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.5% 9.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Desoto County for adults over 25

  • 12.0% of adults in Desoto County completed < 9th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Desoto County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Desoto County completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Desoto County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Desoto County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Desoto County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Desoto County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Desoto County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Desoto County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
11% (4,110)
9-12th Grade
14% (4,796)
High School / GED
40% (13,703)
Some College
15% (5,138)
Associate's Degree
7% (2,398)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (2,740)
Master's Degree
3% (1,027)
Professional Degree
1% (342)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Desoto County FL USA
< 9th Grade 11% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 14% 6% 6%
High School / GED 40% 28% 26%
Some College 15% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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