Florida Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,386 (100%) |
| Population Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 59 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,417 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,162 |
| Median Home Value | $174,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 15,872 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,300 (58.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,524 (22.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,048 (19.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 12,824 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Family Households | 8,622 (67.2%) |
The table below compares DeSoto County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Florida by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 50 | 27th |
| Population Density | # 48 | 30th |
| Median Household Income | # 58 | 15th |
| Per Capita Income | # 60 | 12th |
| Diversity Index | # 16 | 77th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Florida Census Data Comparison Tool.
