DeSoto County's estimated 2026 population is 37,684 with a growth rate of 1.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. DeSoto County is the 49th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 34,935 and has seen a growth of 7.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of DeSoto County includes 67.69% White, 12.85% Black or African American, 8.91% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (67.69%)
Black or African American (12.85%)
Two or more races (10.11%)
Other race (8.91%)
Native American (0.33%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Asian (0.03%)
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
DeSoto County's average per capita income is $36,227. Household income levels show a median of $50,868. The poverty rate stands at 23.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,883 | - |
| Families | $59,568 | $72,587 |
| Households | $50,868 | $63,257 |
| Non Families | $30,338 | $38,484 |
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