De Soto Parish, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 36th-largest in Louisiana

The population of De Soto Parish, Louisiana is 26,897 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-largest county in Louisiana. The median household income is $46,077, the median home value is $150,700, and the median age is 40.1.

The population of De Soto Parish has grown 2.3% since 2010 (26,670 → 27,274), a +0.16% annualized rate.

De Soto Parish within Louisiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,897

Population

+0.16%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$46,077

Median Income

$150,700

Median Home Value

De Soto Parish covers 876 sq mi of land at 30.7 people per square mile.

About De Soto Parish, LA

De Soto Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of 26,897. It ranks #36 among counties in Louisiana by population. The median age is 40.1, older than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in De Soto Parish is $46,077, below the US median of $74,580. 17.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $150,700, with monthly rent averaging $719. The homeownership rate of 75.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in De Soto Parish reflects 14.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.1 minutes each way.

De Soto Parish Population History (2010-2024)

The county of De Soto Parish had a population of 26,670 in 2010 and 27,274 in 2024, a 2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,440 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.16%.

27,274

Population (2024)

26,670

Population (2010)

27,440

Peak (2019)

0.16%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,670	-	-	estimate
2011	26,782	+112	+0.42%	estimate
2012	27,028	+246	+0.92%	estimate
2013	27,096	+68	+0.25%	estimate
2014	27,069	-27	-0.10%	estimate
2015	27,112	+43	+0.16%	estimate
2016	27,194	+82	+0.30%	estimate
2017	27,281	+87	+0.32%	estimate
2018	27,412	+131	+0.48%	estimate
2019	27,440	+28	+0.10%	estimate
2020	26,851	-589	-2.15%	estimate
2021	26,960	+109	+0.41%	estimate
2022	26,883	-77	-0.29%	estimate
2023	27,161	+278	+1.03%	estimate
2024	27,274	+113	+0.42%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	60.3%
Black or African American	35.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.1

Median Age

51.5%

Female

48.5%

Male

18.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

7.9%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

11.9%

35–44

13.2%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

11.0%

75–84

5.8%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 19.8% · Seniors (65+): 18.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$46,077$-13,946 vs state
Mean household income	$74,350
Per-capita income	$29,925
Poverty rate	17.0%+2.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	47.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.4%

Construction

9.3%

Manufacturing

9.0%

Agriculture

8.3%

Retail trade

7.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.6%

Public administration

6.3%

Information

6.1%

The largest employment sector in De Soto Parish is professional & business services, accounting for 23.4% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

82.7%

Public transit

3.5%

Work from home

27.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$150,700$-58,000 vs state

Median home value

$719

Median rent

75.2%

Homeownership rate

12,560

Total housing units

82.0%

Occupied

18.0%

Vacant

24.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.0%

With health insurance

89.9%

With broadband internet

19.2%

Foreign-born

7.0%

Veterans (18+)

20.7%

With a disability

98.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.0%

High School+

14.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

De Soto Parish, Louisiana has a population of 26,897 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-largest county in Louisiana. Population density is 31 people per square mile.

The population of De Soto Parish has grown 2.3% since 2010 (26,670 → 27,274), a +0.16% annualized rate.

The median household income in De Soto Parish, Louisiana is $46,077, with mean (average) household income of $74,350 and per-capita income of $29,925. 17.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In De Soto Parish, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.3%), Black or African American (35.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in De Soto Parish, Louisiana is 40.1 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

The median home value in De Soto Parish is $150,700 and median monthly rent is $719. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,560 total housing units, 18.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in De Soto Parish, Louisiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

New Orleans is among the largest cities associated with De Soto Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 376,035.