DeSoto is a city located in Dallas County Texas. DeSoto has a 2024 population of 55,632. DeSoto is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,062 in 2020.
The average household income in DeSoto is $103,229 with a poverty rate of 7.35%. The median age in DeSoto is 41.9 years: 39.1 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of DeSoto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38,134 | 68.22% |
| White | 8,509 | 15.22% |
| Two or more races | 6,109 | 10.93% |
| Other race | 2,744 | 4.91% |
| Asian | 321 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.02% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,975 | 2.64 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 8,897 | 3.41 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Non Family | 7,180 | 1.11 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 3,842 | 3.45 | 63 | 37 |
| Male | 1,056 | 3.6 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,592 | 6.57% |
| Associates Degree | 3,085 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,400 | 16.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,388 | 13.65% |
| High School Graduate | 9,613 | 24.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,003 | 2.54% |
| Some College | 11,392 | 28.86% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27,986 | 26,801 | 9,430 |
| Hispanic | 5,942 | 3,990 | 742 |
| White | 3,640 | 3,483 | 1,134 |
| 2+ Races | 3,312 | 2,425 | 656 |
| Other Race | 1,952 | 1,358 | 202 |
| Asian | 285 | 227 | 41 |
| Islander | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 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 black people with a rate of 33.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,535 | $63,688 | $64,668 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,022 | $75,417 | $80,084 |
| High School Graduate | $43,401 | $50,980 | $35,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,108 | $41,941 | $29,075 |
| Overall | $53,245 | $55,143 | $50,722 |
| Some College | $48,911 | $55,707 | $45,946 |
$53,245
Average Earnings
$55,143
Average Male
$50,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.52% of DeSoto residents speak only English, while 17.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 37,833 | 2,867 | 7.58% |
| Hispanic | 10,589 | 459 | 4.33% |
| Multiple | 6,104 | 454 | 7.44% |
| White | 4,293 | 398 | 9.27% |
| Other | 2,636 | 242 | 9.18% |
| Asian | 321 | 18 | 5.61% |
7.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.23%
Male Poverty Rate
7.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeSoto is White, with 9.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeSoto is Hispanic, with 4.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.18% |
| High School | 9.6% |
| Some College | 6.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.54% |
| Female Employed | 2.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,429 | $120,749 |
| Households | $83,256 | $103,229 |
| Married Families | $129,366 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,627 | $64,273 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,117
Number of Veterans
2,821
Male Veterans
296
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1,143 |
| Vietnam | 866 |
| Second Gulf War | 701 |
| Korea | 122 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 1,084 |
| 35 to 54 | 749 |
| 65 to 74 | 729 |
| 75+ | 513 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,525 | 8.13% |
| White | 459 | 7.28% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 1.47% |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 2.29% |
| Other Race | 21 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 15 | 4.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
64.68%
Born in DeSoto
91.46%
Native Born
8.54%
Foreign Born
4.63%
Non Citizen
3.91%
Naturalized
91.46% of DeSoto residents were born in the United States, with 64.68% having been born in Texas. 4.63% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 55,095 | -108 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 55,203 | -107 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 55,310 | -107 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 55,417 | -108 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 55,525 | -107 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 55,632 | -108 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 55,740 | -282 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 56,022 | 301 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 55,721 | -341 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 56,062 | 3,056 | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 53,006 | -263 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 53,269 | -276 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 53,545 | 451 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 53,094 | 483 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 52,611 | 566 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 52,045 | 452 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 51,593 | 369 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 51,224 | 1,019 | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 50,205 | 848 | 1.72% |
| 2010 | 49,357 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 37,646 | 7,102 | 23.25% |
| 1990 | 30,544 | 15,006 | 96.58% |
| 1980 | 15,538 | 8,921 | 134.82% |
| 1970 | 6,617 | 4,617 | 230.85% |
| 1960 | 2,000 | -53,095 | -96.37% |