DeSoto County, MS

County

Demographics of DeSoto

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

29.0%

Households with Children

38.1%

School Enrollment K-12

24,568

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 19.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.8%
Working Age (35-54): 27.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.0%
Seniors (65+): 13.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.3%
High School / GED: 29.5%
Some College or Associate's: 33.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.6%
Single Parents: 12.5%
Couples & Adults: 35.7%
Living Alone: 26.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 32.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 69.2%
Puerto Rican: 6.8%
Cuban: 2.1%
Dominican: 3.5%
Central American: 8.9%
South American: 4.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 58.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 66.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.7%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 33.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 35.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 60.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.8%
Spanish: 4.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 6.5%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 73.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in DeSoto County

Neighborhoods in DeSoto County

Neighborhood

DeSoto, MS

Handy Corner / Miller

Holly Hills / Barnesville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources