DeSoto County, Florida
DeSoto County is home to 35,386 people. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Florida rate (12.6%). The median household income is $54,417.
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| Measure | Value | Florida | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,386 | 22,416,077 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $54,417 | $74,568 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 24.1% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 34.8% | 16.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 19.9% | 11.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.8% | 34.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $174,100 | $359,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $932 | $1,669 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.0% | 60.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 13.6% | 21.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.5 years | 42.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.