De Soto Parish, Louisiana
De Soto Parish is home to 27,026 people. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Louisiana rate (18.9%). The median household income is $48,578.
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| Measure | Value | Louisiana | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,026 | 4,611,961 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $48,578 | $60,756 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 21.5% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 28.4% | 25.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 27.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $154,900 | $216,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $687 | $1,064 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.4% | 54.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.1% | 4.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.0 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Caddo Parish
- Natchitoches Parish
- Red River Parish
- Sabine Parish
- Panola County, Texas
- Shelby County, Texas
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.