DeSoto County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 191,301 | — | #364 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $85,297 | +13.5% | #415 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,702 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $269,600 | -4.4% | #784 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,451 | +24.8% | #278 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -23.0% | #725 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
DeSoto County has a population of 191,301, making it the #364 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in DeSoto County is $85,297, ranking #415 out of 3,222 counties — 13.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in DeSoto County is $269,600 (-4.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,451/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.9%.
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91.7% of residents in DeSoto County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% below the national rate.
About DeSoto County, Mississippi
DeSoto County, Mississippi has a total population of 191,301, making it the 364th most populous county in the United States. The median age in DeSoto County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in DeSoto County is $85,297, which ranks #415 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in DeSoto County is $269,600, 4.4% below the national median. Renters in DeSoto County pay a median gross rent of $1,451 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In DeSoto County, 29.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
DeSoto County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%).
All data for DeSoto County, Mississippi 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.