DeSoto County's 2026 population is estimated at 37,684, reflecting a 1.26% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). DeSoto County is the 49th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 34,935 and has grown 7.87% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 42.7 years
There are 29,037 adults, (8,417 of whom are seniors) in DeSoto County.
Female: 15,895 (44.9%)
Male: 19,491 (55.1%)
The racial composition of DeSoto County includes 60.79% White, 12.46% Black or African American, 10.36% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,512 | 60.79% |
| Two or more races | 5,582 | 15.77% |
| Black or African American | 4,409 | 12.46% |
| Other race | 3,666 | 10.36% |
| Native American | 157 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.08% |
DeSoto County 's average per capita income is $38,030. Household income levels show a median of $54,417. The poverty rate stands at 24.06%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,292 | - |
| Families | $62,361 | $75,681 |
| Households | $54,417 | $65,542 |
| Non Families | $30,403 | $39,371 |
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