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DeSoto Independent School District
DeSoto Independent School District is a unified school district in Texas with a community population of 63,359. The median household income is $83,272 and the median age is 39.6.
63,359
Population
2829
People / sq mi
$83,272
Median Income
39.6
Median Age
DeSoto Independent School District covers 22 sq mi of land at 2828.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$83,272
Median Household Income
$36,582
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$307,000
Median Home Value
$1,772
Median Rent
73.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.3%
High School+
29.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
DeSoto Independent School District serves a community with a population of 63,359 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Texas.
The median household income in DeSoto Independent School District is $83,272, with a per capita income of $36,582. The poverty rate is 6.8%.
DeSoto Independent School District is 13.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 8.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In DeSoto Independent School District, 90.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in DeSoto Independent School District is $307,000, with a median rent of $1,772. The homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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Data for DeSoto Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4816860).
DeSoto Independent School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 2,829 people per square mile. With 63,359 residents, DeSoto Independent School District is a school district in Texas.
The typical household here earns about $83,272, above the US median of $78,538. About 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $307,000, with typical rent around $1,772.
29.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in DeSoto Independent School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.