Unified School District · WI
De Soto Area School District
De Soto Area School District is a unified school district in Wisconsin with a community population of 4,516. The median household income is $72,800 and the median age is 53.3.
4,516
Population
28
People / sq mi
$72,800
Median Income
53.3
Median Age
De Soto Area School District covers 161 sq mi of land at 28.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,800
Median Household Income
$38,187
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$203,700
Median Home Value
$796
Median Rent
86.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.6%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
De Soto Area School District serves a community with a population of 4,516 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Wisconsin.
The median household income in De Soto Area School District is $72,800, with a per capita income of $38,187. The poverty rate is 5.7%.
De Soto Area School District is 94.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 61.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In De Soto Area School District, 93.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in De Soto Area School District is $203,700, with a median rent of $796. The homeownership rate is 86.9%.
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Data for De Soto Area School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5503240).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.