DeSoto, MS County is a vibrant county with an estimated population of 183,220 and a population density of 395 people per square mile. The county is home to many local businesses such as Desoto Auto Auction, DeSoto Tire & Automotive Service, and Blythewood Farms. Outdoor activities in the area include golfing at Snowden Grove Golf Course, hiking trails at Sam Dale Lake Park and bicycling along the Mississippi River Trail. There are also many local organizations and sporting events such as the Southaven Arts Council concerts, the DeSoto County Library System, local football teams and Little League teams. All these offer plenty of outdoor fun for both residents and visitors alike.
The population in DeSoto County is 183,220. There are 385 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in DeSoto County is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in DeSoto County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in DeSoto County
- 53.6% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 35.6% are married with children
- 17.5% have children, but are single
Race in DeSoto County
- 66.6% are White
- 25.3% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander