Statistics for DeSoto County
Latest official figures for DeSoto County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 37,078 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 43.5 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 374 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 432 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.11 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 11.68 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 6 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 21.8 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 54,417 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 1,418.9 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -0.5 % | 2024 |