Statistics for De Soto Parish
Latest official figures for De Soto Parish, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 27,381 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 40 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 324 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 337 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.86 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 12.33 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.8 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 17 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 48,578 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 2,895 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -10.2 % | 2024 |