DeSoto County, Mississippi

Total Population: 188,598

County Seat: Hernando

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)58.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)31.8%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Two or More Races2.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.