DeSoto County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
188,598
Male
91,046
48.3%
Female
97,552
51.7%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.7
Foreign Born
4.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.7%
High School or Higher37.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.7%
Married
42.7%
DeSoto County, MS has a population of 188,598 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.0 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 59.5% of the population. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.2% of residents are foreign-born.