DeSoto County, FL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
34,719
Male
19,099
55.0%
Female
15,620
45.0%
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
12.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher8.1%
High School or Higher35.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
19.9%
Married
36.9%
DeSoto County, FL has a population of 34,719 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 67.7% of the population. 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 12.7% of residents are foreign-born.