DeSoto County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- DeSoto County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12027
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 636.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.41 sq mi
- Total Area
- 639.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 27.190581
- Longitude
- -81.806253
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 32,308
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 26,035
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,344 | 75.3% |
| Hispanic | 7,971 | 24.7% |
| White | 19,502 | 60.4% |
| Black | 4,169 | 12.9% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,734 | 79.6% |
| Hispanic | 5,301 | 20.4% |
| White | 16,808 | 64.6% |
| Black | 3,640 | 14.0% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 189 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 35,386
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,079
- Poverty Rate
- 22.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,082
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,512 | 60.8% |
| Black | 4,409 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,909
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,332 | 31.5% |
| Republican | 7,173 | 42.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,234 | 25.0% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,904 | 46.7% |
| Female | 8,997 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,259 | 66.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,910 | 17.2% |
| Black | 1,578 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 83 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,366
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,577 | 58.4% |
| Hispanic | 625 | 21.5% |
| Black | 583 | 36.9% |
| Asian | 40 | 48.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,884 | 49.1% |
| Female | 4,480 | 49.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,021 (26.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,832 (10.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,872
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $186,091
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $939
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.