DeSoto County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,386 | — | #1,332 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,417 | -27.6% | #2,507 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,047 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $174,100 | -38.2% | #1,721 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $932 | -19.9% | #1,267 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.1% | +91.0% | #2,948 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
DeSoto County has a population of 35,386, making it the #1,332 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in DeSoto County is $54,417, ranking #2,507 out of 3,222 counties — 27.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.1% and unemployment stands at 9.5%.
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The median home value in DeSoto County is $174,100 (-38.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $932/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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80.1% of residents in DeSoto County have health insurance coverage, which is 12.7% below the national rate.
About DeSoto County, Florida
DeSoto County, Florida has a total population of 35,386, making it the 1,332nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in DeSoto County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in DeSoto County is $54,417, which ranks #2,507 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5%.
The median home value in DeSoto County is $174,100, 38.2% below the national median. Renters in DeSoto County pay a median gross rent of $932 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In DeSoto County, 10.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.2 min.
DeSoto County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (12.3%).
All data for DeSoto County, Florida 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.