De Soto is a city located in Jefferson County Missouri. De Soto has a 2024 population of 6,509. De Soto is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,445 in 2020.
The average household income in De Soto is $54,855 with a poverty rate of 14.71%. The median age in De Soto is 32.6 years: 28.8 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of De Soto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,461 | 84.64% |
| Two or more races | 920 | 14.26% |
| Other race | 58 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.14% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,746 | 2.27 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 1,304 | 1.36 | 52 | 48 |
| Married | 767 | 3.18 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 482 | 3.11 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 193 | 2.76 | 10.9 | 89.1 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 282 | 7.14% |
| Associates Degree | 515 | 13.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 270 | 6.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 177 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,635 | 41.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 4.68% |
| Some College | 885 | 22.41% |
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 | 3,620 | 3,167 | 397 |
| 2+ Races | 295 | 282 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 16.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,861 | $0 | $25,104 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,844 | $23,684 | $38,469 |
| High School Graduate | $40,610 | $57,755 | $33,960 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,411 | $52,090 | $30,509 |
| Some College | $40,536 | $50,511 | $27,168 |
$39,411
Average Earnings
$52,090
Average Male
$30,509
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.51% of De Soto residents speak only English, while 0.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,296 | 752 | 14.2% |
| Multiple | 868 | 156 | 17.97% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100% |
14.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.48%
Male Poverty Rate
17.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in De Soto is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in De Soto is White, with 14.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.4% |
| High School | 13.56% |
| Some College | 13.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75.93% |
| Female Employed | 11.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.96% |
| Male Employed | 0.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,496 | $56,704 |
| Households | $46,181 | $54,855 |
| Married Families | $61,657 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,266 | $47,678 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
475
Number of Veterans
428
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 227 |
| Second Gulf War | 130 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 151 |
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 9.46% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 14.97% |
| Black | 2 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
82.77%
Born in De Soto
99.33%
Native Born
0.67%
Foreign Born
0.02%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
99.33% of De Soto residents were born in the United States, with 82.77% having been born in Missouri. 0.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,589 | 16 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 6,573 | 16 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 6,557 | 16 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 6,541 | 16 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 6,525 | 16 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 6,509 | 16 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 6,493 | 49 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 6,444 | 11 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 6,433 | -12 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 6,445 | 94 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 6,351 | -14 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 6,365 | -17 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 6,382 | -12 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 6,394 | -17 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 6,411 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 6,403 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 6,402 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 6,406 | -18 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 6,424 | 37 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 6,387 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,375 | 382 | 6.37% |
| 1990 | 5,993 | 0 | 0% |
| 1980 | 5,993 | 9 | 0.15% |
| 1970 | 5,984 | 180 | 3.1% |
| 1960 | 5,804 | 447 | 8.34% |
| 1950 | 5,357 | 236 | 4.61% |
| 1940 | 5,121 | 52 | 1.03% |
| 1930 | 5,069 | 66 | 1.32% |
| 1920 | 5,003 | 282 | 5.97% |
| 1910 | 4,721 | -890 | -15.86% |
| 1900 | 5,611 | 1,651 | 41.69% |
| 1890 | 3,960 | -2,629 | -39.9% |