De Soto Parish's estimated 2026 population is 27,500 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. De Soto Parish is the 36th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 26,670 and has seen a growth of 3.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of De Soto Parish includes 60.3% White, 35.03% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (60.3%)
Black or African American (35.03%)
Two or more races (3.41%)
Native American (0.72%)
Other race (0.31%)
Asian (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,218 | 60.3% |
| Black or African American | 9,421 | 35.03% |
| Two or more races | 917 | 3.41% |
| Native American | 195 | 0.72% |
| Other race | 83 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
De Soto Parish's average per capita income is $38,705. Household income levels show a median of $46,077. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,217 | - |
| Families | $60,513 | $88,167 |
| Households | $46,077 | $74,350 |
| Non Families | $23,483 | $41,053 |
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