De Soto Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,026 | — | #1,577 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,578 | -35.4% | #2,852 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,116 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,900 | -45.1% | #2,150 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $687 | -40.9% | #2,800 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | +70.9% | #2,801 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
De Soto Parish has a population of 27,026, making it the #1,577 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in De Soto Parish is $48,578, ranking #2,852 out of 3,222 counties — 35.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.5% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in De Soto Parish is $154,900 (-45.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $687/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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94.8% of residents in De Soto Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About De Soto Parish, Louisiana
De Soto Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 27,026, making it the 1,577th most populous county in the United States. The median age in De Soto Parish is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in De Soto Parish is $48,578, which ranks #2,852 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in De Soto Parish is $154,900, 45.1% below the national median. Renters in De Soto Parish pay a median gross rent of $687 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In De Soto Parish, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.
De Soto Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).
All data for De Soto Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.