Statistics for DeSoto County
Latest official figures for DeSoto County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 197,918 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 37.3 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 1,613 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 1,698 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 8.17 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 8.6 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.2 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 9.6 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 85,297 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 9,782.6 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 4.7 % | 2024 |