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DeSoto, Texas
DeSoto, city, in Dallas County, Texas. DeSoto had 56,681 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 56,145 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 56,211 (±107). GEOID 4820092.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
56,681
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 56,145 · ACS 2020-2024: 56,211 ±107
Median household income
$82,782
±$7,478 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$319,400
±$12,377 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,666
±$81 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is DeSoto and what county is it in?
DeSoto is a city in Dallas County, Texas. It covers 21.6 square miles of land, 2,595 residents per square mile in 2020.
DeSoto is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in DeSoto, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 56,681 people lived in DeSoto on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 56,145 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 56,211 (±107).
| Measure | DeSoto | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 56,211 ±107 | 2,621,179 | +3,121 |
| Households | 20,693 ±767 | 982,737 | +1,336 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.10 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 21,718 ±771 | 1,064,965 | +1,237 |
DeSoto's population since 2000
From 37,646 in 2000 to 56,681 in 2025: up 50.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for DeSoto as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in DeSoto?
The median resident of DeSoto is 41.9 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 67.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.9%. 7.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | DeSoto | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±1.6 | 34.1 | +3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±1.7 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±1.4 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Male | 46.8% ±1.8 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.9% ±3.2 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.6% ±1.6 pts | 26.4% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 67.0% ±3.5 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.8% ±1.4 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.2% ±2.6 pts | 42.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±2.0 pts | 10.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.1% ±2.3 pts | 21.5% | +3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±1.7 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.1% ±2.4 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.8% ±1.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1% ±2.0 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in DeSoto earn?
Half of DeSoto's 20,693 households earn less than $82,782 a year (±$7,478), against $76,547 in Dallas County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $88,091 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | DeSoto | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,782 ±$7,478 | $76,547 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,608 ±$4,324 | $112,403 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,003 ±$1,691 | $42,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% ±1.7 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.1% ±4.3 pts | 20.3% | −8.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.6% ±2.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±0.9 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7% ±1.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in DeSoto?
Owners occupy 69.6% of DeSoto's occupied homes and renters 30.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $319,400 by its owner (±$12,377). The median renter pays $1,666 a month including utilities, and 59.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | DeSoto | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $319,400 ±$12,377 | $303,000 | +$110,428 |
| Median gross rent | $1,666 ±$81 | $1,565 | +$215 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.0% ±7.2 pts | 42.7% | +10.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,119 ±$117 | $2,166 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.6% ±2.4 pts | 50.8% | +6.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.4% ±2.4 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Housing units | 21,718 ±771 | 1,064,965 | +1,237 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% ±2.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.6% ±2.4 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.4% ±3.1 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is DeSoto building?
Builders took permits for 147 new housing units in DeSoto in 2025 (147 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 10 of 12 months), 2.6 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in DeSoto work and get to work?
72.8% of DeSoto's workers drive alone and 17.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.9%.
| Measure | DeSoto | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3% ±2.2 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | +3.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8% ±2.8 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±1.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.0% ±2.5 pts | 15.7% | +12.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min ±1.6 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in DeSoto?
12 census tracts lie mostly in DeSoto, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,942 (Tract 166.19) to $127,875 (Tract 166.31).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 166.33Dallas County | 6,725 | $99,336 |
| Tract 166.31Dallas County | 6,032 | $127,875 |
| Tract 166.20Dallas County | 5,817 | $93,551 |
| Tract 166.17Dallas County | 5,188 | $125,660 |
| Tract 166.18Dallas County | 4,807 | $72,171 |
| Tract 166.28Dallas County | 4,761 | $76,260 |
| Tract 166.21Dallas County | 6,890 | $81,404 |
| Tract 166.10Dallas County | 3,811 | $43,224 |
| Tract 166.32Dallas County | 3,579 | $95,451 |
| Tract 166.19Dallas County | 3,565 | $37,942 |
| Tract 166.27Dallas County | 2,248 | $101,122 |
| Tract 166.23Dallas County | 9,606 | $102,586 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in DeSoto) · Census block assignment files
How does DeSoto compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, DeSoto is the 731st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 70th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
DeSoto ranks 297th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 70th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 517th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 134th | 979 |
| Median household income | 297th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 296th | 978 |
| Median home value | 231st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 159th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 597th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 285th | 877 |
| Median age | 224th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 532nd | 973 |
| Work from home | 179th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 249th | 976 |
DeSoto's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare DeSoto with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for DeSoto?
6 of the 57 figures for DeSoto on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for DeSoto are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in DeSoto.