DeSoto County, Florida
Total Population: 34,719
County Seat: Arcadia
Median Home Value
$151,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$50,868
Across all households
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.1%
65 Years and Over
23.8%
Male
55.0%
Female
45.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
90.4%
No Health Insurance
18.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
11.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$50,868
Mean Household Income
$63,257
Per Capita Income
$24,462
Unemployment Rate (16+)
8.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
68.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
22.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$151,500
Median Rent
$910/mo
Total Housing Units
15,713
Owner-Occupied
71.3%
Renter-Occupied
28.7%
Vacancy Rate
19.5%
Married Couple Households
44.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.5%
Average Household Size
2.49
Broadband Internet Access
81.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 12027.