DeSoto, TX Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Desoto?
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There are 55,882 residents in Desoto, with a median age of 41.1. Of this, 45.95% are males and 54.05% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.45% of the resident pool in Desoto, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.84%. Additionally, 3.71% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 49,813 people in Desoto currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 49,813 people in Desoto currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 55,882 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 25,680 | 3.2% |
| Female Population | 30,202 | -2.2% |
Male population 45.95%
Female population 54.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.1 | 3.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 51,662 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 2,146 | 17.5% |
| Not Citizen | 2,074 | -9.7% |
Citizen US Born 92.45%
Citizen not US Born 3.84%
Not Citizen 3.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 3,684 | -8.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,177 | -2.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 640 | -5.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 49,813 | 1.7% |
Moved from Same County 6.66%
Moved from Same State 2.13%
Moved from Different State 1.16%
Same House as Last Year 90.05%
What are the employment statistics in Desoto?
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White-collar workers make up 78.77% of the working population in Desoto, while blue-collar employees account for 21.23%. There are also 2,452 entrepreneurs in Desoto (8.68% of the workforce); 18,228 workers employed in private companies (64.56%); and 6,172 people working in governmental institutions (21.86%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 22,241 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 5,993 | -7.4% |
White Collar 78.77%
Blue Collar 21.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,452 | 20.6% |
| Private Companies | 18,228 | -1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,172 | -7.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,382 | -10.3% |
Self Employees 8.68%
Private Companies 64.56%
Governmental Workers 21.86%
Not for Profit Companies 4.89%
How many households are there in Desoto?
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There are a total of 20,378 households in Desoto, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.68% of these Desoto households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.32%. Additionally, 32.17% of households have children and 67.83% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 20,378 | 2.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -2.5% |
| Family Households | 13,385 | -1.5% |
| Non-family Households | 6,993 | 11.7% |
Family Households 65.68%
Non-family Households 34.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,555 | -5.7% |
| Households without Children | 13,823 | 7.1% |
Households with Children 32.17%
Households without Children 67.83%
What are the median and average incomes in Desoto?
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The average annual household income in Desoto is $96,654, while the median household income sits at $81,736 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,654 | 6.9% |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | 2.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,397 | 5.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 50,081 | 0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Desoto?
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There are 21,593 housing units in Desoto, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1993. Of the 20,378 occupied housing units in Desoto, 70.11% are owner-occupied, while 29.89% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $274,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,546 per month in Desoto.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $274,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,546 per month in Desoto.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 21,593 | 3.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1993 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 35 | -25.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 119 | -23.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 173 | -30.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 921 | -9.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,876 | 22.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,322 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,117 | 4.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,676 | -1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,255 | -0.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 99 | 1,000.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,378 | 2.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 14,287 | 5.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 6,091 | -3.6% |
Owner Occupied 70.11%
Renter Occupied 29.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,730 | 4.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,557 | 8.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $274,400 | 22.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $218,200 | 9.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,546 | 11.5% |
With Mortgage 68.1%
Without Mortgage 31.9%
What is the level of education in Desoto?
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Approximately 30.58% of the population in Desoto holds a high school degree (that's 13,179 residents), while 31.17% have attained a college certificate (14,697 locals) and 15.42% have a bachelor's degree (6,645 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,119 | 12.8% |
| Some High School | 13,179 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 14,697 | -1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 3,650 | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,645 | -0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,069 | 18.8% |
No High School 2.6%
Some High School 30.58%
Some College 31.17%
Associate Degree 8.47%
Bachelor's Degree 15.42%
Graduate Degree 11.76%
What is the marital status of Desoto residents?
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A total of 17,224 people in Desoto have never been married (which represents 37.72% of the total population), while 19,900 of them are wedded (43.58%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 947 (2.07%) and 5,743 (12.58%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 17,224 | 6.7% |
| Married | 19,900 | -6.5% |
| Separated | 947 | -20.8% |
| Widowed | 2,800 | 13.5% |
| Divorced | 5,743 | 11.3% |
Never Married 37.72%
Married 43.58%
Separated 2.07%
Widowed 6.13%
Divorced 12.58%
What are the most common means of transportation in Desoto?
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The top three means of transportation people in Desoto use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 23,296 residents commute by car, 103 prefer going to work by walking and 89 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 23,296 | -5.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 89 | -38.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 51 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 14 | -12.5% |
| Walk | 103 | -47.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Desoto by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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