DeSoto County, Mississippi
Total Population: 188,598
County Seat: Hernando
Median Home Value
$248,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$82,980
Across all households
Median Age
37 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
25.2%
65 Years and Over
13.3%
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.6%
No Health Insurance
8.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
28.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$82,980
Mean Household Income
$98,245
Per Capita Income
$36,569
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
80.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$248,700
Median Rent
$1,341/mo
Total Housing Units
74,066
Owner-Occupied
77.8%
Renter-Occupied
22.2%
Vacancy Rate
6.4%
Married Couple Households
53.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.8%
Average Household Size
2.71
Broadband Internet Access
91.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
17.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28033.