U.S. County · Profile

De Soto Parish

27.1KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+6.38%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

De Soto Parish has a population of 27,114 as of 2023. It is located in Louisiana.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of De Soto Parish based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White60.7%16,458
Black or African American34.2%9,273
Two or More Races3.9%1,057
Hispanic or Latino3.3%895
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%163
Some Other Race0.4%108
Asian0.3%81
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for De Soto Parish based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$49,807
33.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,772
24.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.2%
75.7% above national average
Median Age
39.3 years

Income & Poverty

$49,807Median Household Income
$28,772Per Capita Income
20.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$49,807$72,336
Families$59,472$83,327
Married-couple Families$59,472$66,609
Nonfamily Households$23,912$25,825

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for De Soto Parish, Louisiana.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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