DeSoto County, Florida's estimated 2024 population is 36,638 with a growth rate of 1.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. DeSoto County, Florida is the 49th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 34,935 and has seen a growth of 4.87% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 39,933 | 659 | 1.68% |
| 2028 | 39,274 | 659 | 1.71% |
| 2027 | 38,615 | 659 | 1.74% |
| 2026 | 37,956 | 659 | 1.77% |
| 2025 | 37,297 | 659 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 36,638 | 659 | 1.83% |
| 2023 | 35,979 | 659 | 1.87% |
| 2022 | 35,320 | 987 | 2.87% |
| 2021 | 34,333 | 247 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 34,086 | -3,735 | -9.88% |
| 2019 | 37,821 | 693 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 37,128 | -31 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 37,159 | 931 | 2.57% |
| 2016 | 36,228 | 584 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 35,644 | 311 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 35,333 | 430 | 1.23% |
| 2013 | 34,903 | -100 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 35,003 | 156 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 34,847 | -88 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 34,935 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 23,865 | 4,826 | 25.35% |
| 1980 | 19,039 | 5,979 | 45.78% |
| 1970 | 13,060 | 1,377 | 11.79% |
| 1960 | 11,683 | 2,441 | 26.41% |
| 1950 | 9,242 | 1,450 | 18.61% |
| 1940 | 7,792 | 47 | 0.61% |
| 1930 | 7,745 | -17,689 | -69.55% |
| 1920 | 25,434 | 11,234 | 79.11% |
| 1910 | 14,200 | 6,153 | 76.46% |
| 1900 | 8,047 | 3,103 | 62.76% |
| 1890 | 4,944 | -34,989 | -87.62% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,502 | 67.69% |
| Black or African American | 4,463 | 12.85% |
| Two or more races | 3,510 | 10.11% |
| Other race | 3,094 | 8.91% |
| Native American | 116 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,656 | 2.49 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 5,632 | 2.96 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 4,105 | 1.28 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Female | 2,166 | 3.37 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 753 | 3.06 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,719 | 14.53% |
| Associates Degree | 2,068 | 8.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,902 | 7.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 908 | 3.55% |
| High School Graduate | 9,411 | 36.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,194 | 12.48% |
| Some College | 4,393 | 17.16% |
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 | 15,635 | 13,358 | 2,151 |
| Hispanic | 6,404 | 2,947 | 397 |
| Black | 3,117 | 2,018 | 232 |
| 2+ Races | 2,319 | 1,350 | 114 |
| Other Race | 1,738 | 646 | 127 |
| Native American | 52 | 32 | 6 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,155 | $54,110 | $49,824 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,868 | $85,545 | $48,462 |
| High School Graduate | $30,577 | $33,125 | $26,213 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,019 | $31,026 | $20,116 |
| Overall | $36,227 | $39,401 | $32,995 |
| Some College | $43,418 | $45,542 | $37,453 |
$36,227
Average Earnings
$39,401
Average Male
$32,995
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.48% of DeSoto County, Florida residents speak only English, while 20.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,751 | 3,128 | 16.68% |
| Hispanic | 10,095 | 2,931 | 29.03% |
| Black | 3,592 | 1,448 | 40.31% |
| Other | 3,076 | 1,064 | 34.59% |
| Multiple | 3,270 | 731 | 22.35% |
| Native | 109 | 71 | 65.14% |
23.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.38%
Male Poverty Rate
25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeSoto County, Florida is Native, with 65.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeSoto County, Florida is White, with 16.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.49% |
| High School | 18.55% |
| Some College | 14.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.69% |
| Male Employed | 10.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,568 | $72,587 |
| Households | $50,868 | $63,257 |
| Married Families | $67,883 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,338 | $38,484 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,196
Number of Veterans
2,086
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 935 |
| First Gulf War | 583 |
| Second Gulf War | 268 |
| Korea | 124 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 837 |
| 65 to 74 | 513 |
| 35 to 54 | 444 |
| 55 to 64 | 255 |
| 18 to 34 | 147 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,866 | 9.46% |
| Hispanic | 346 | 4.52% |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 7.43% |
| Black | 69 | 1.9% |
| Other Race | 58 | 2.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
48.8%
Born in DeSoto County, Florida
87.3%
Native Born
12.7%
Foreign Born
8.05%
Non Citizen
4.65%
Naturalized
87.3% of DeSoto County, Florida residents were born in the United States, with 48.8% having been born in Florida. 8.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.