De Soto Parish, Louisiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- De Soto Parish
- State
- Louisiana
- FIPS Code
- 22031
- State FIPS
- 22
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 876.45 sq mi
- Water Area
- 18.14 sq mi
- Total Area
- 894.59 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.059248
- Longitude
- -93.740797
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,845
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,386
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,067 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 780 | 2.9% |
| White | 16,044 | 59.8% |
| Black | 9,308 | 34.7% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 102 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,908 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 483 | 2.4% |
| White | 12,440 | 61.0% |
| Black | 7,082 | 34.7% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 317 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,026
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,335
- Poverty Rate
- 21.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,759
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,065 | 59.4% |
| Black | 9,388 | 34.7% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,542
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,375 | 39.8% |
| Republican | 6,947 | 37.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,148 | 22.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,360 | 45.1% |
| Female | 10,182 | 54.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,210 | 55.1% |
| Hispanic | 341 | 1.8% |
| Black | 6,841 | 36.9% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,343
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,838 | 57.2% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 39.9% |
| Black | 2,806 | 41.0% |
| Asian | 33 | 38.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,171 | 49.9% |
| Female | 5,172 | 50.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,796 (31.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,943 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,697
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $159,789
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $728
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 4.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.