DeSoto County, Florida

Total Population: 34,719

County Seat: Arcadia

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)55.5%
Hispanic or Latino29.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)12.7%
Two or More Races1.7%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

73.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 12027.