Desoto Acres is a CDP located in Sarasota County Florida. Desoto Acres has a 2024 population of 822. Desoto Acres is currently growing at a rate of 7.59% annually but its population has decreased by -28.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,153 in 2020.
The average household income in Desoto Acres is $115,729 with a poverty rate of 10.78%. The median age in Desoto Acres is 49.7 years: 49.8 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Desoto Acres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 745 | 96.75% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 3.25% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 249 | 3.09 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Married | 77 | 5.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 75 | 2.59 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Male | 53 | 1.94 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 44 | 1.57 | 100 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
95.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 1.39% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 2.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 15.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 15.8% |
| High School Graduate | 242 | 42.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 133 | 23.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 371 | 363 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 198 | 198 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,277 | $38,514 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,143 | $49,500 | $29,737 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,291 | $52,813 | $31,060 |
| Some College | $54,479 | $0 | $53,472 |
$39,291
Average Earnings
$52,813
Average Male
$31,060
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.6% of Desoto Acres residents speak only English, while 36.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 476 | 71 | 14.92% |
| Hispanic | 287 | 12 | 4.18% |
10.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.32%
Male Poverty Rate
14.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Desoto Acres is White, with 14.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Desoto Acres is Hispanic, with 4.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.3% |
| High School | 4.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,359 | $124,938 |
| Households | $77,102 | $115,729 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $51,811 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 2.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.2%
Labor Force Participation
73.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.38%
Born in Desoto Acres
77.01%
Native Born
22.99%
Foreign Born
6.36%
Non Citizen
16.62%
Naturalized
77.01% of Desoto Acres residents were born in the United States, with 33.38% having been born in Florida. 6.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 822 | 58 | 7.59% |
| 2023 | 764 | 59 | 8.37% |
| 2022 | 705 | -286 | -28.86% |
| 2021 | 991 | -162 | -14.05% |
| 2020 | 1,153 | 0 | 0% |