Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

De Soto, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,470

Median Agei

31.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.9%5,490

Two or More

13.6%877

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%70

Black

0.2%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%10

Other

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%330

High School Diploma

38%1,475

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%340

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%362

Associate's Degree

16.7%648

Bachelor's Degree

9.1%355

Master's Degree

2.1%80

Doctorate

0.3%11

HS or Higher

92.8%

BA or Higher

11.5%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,700

Median Renti

$809

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.9%1,509

Renter-Occupied

42.1%1,097

Total Units

2,836

Homeownership

57.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

8%121

$50K–$100K

10.9%164

$100K–$150K

21.3%321

$150K–$200K

35.2%531

$200K–$300K

15%227

$300K–$500K

8%121

$500K–$1M

0.5%7

$1M+

1.1%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

172

$500–$750

221

$750–$1,000

358

$1,000–$1,250

221

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%15

2010–2019

2.5%70

2000–2009

11.2%317

1990–1999

7.6%216

1980–1989

10.2%288

1970–1979

12%341

1960–1969

15.6%443

1950–1959

18.1%513

1940–1949

7.1%201

1939 or earlier

15.2%432

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.1%1,462

Utility Gas

40%1,043

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%101

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,500

Mean Household Incomei

$65,687

Per Capita Incomei

$27,831

Poverty Ratei

12.6%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

3,150

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%166

$10K–$15K

3.1%80

$15K–$20K

3.6%93

$20K–$25K

3.5%92

$25K–$30K

4.8%125

$30K–$35K

3.1%81

$35K–$40K

10.5%273

$40K–$45K

5%129

$45K–$50K

8.7%228

$50K–$60K

7.3%189

$60K–$75K

10.8%281

$75K–$100K

15.7%408

$100K–$125K

7.3%190

$125K–$150K

3.2%84

$150K–$200K

5.4%140

$200K+

1.8%47

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

530.8%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

China

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

466(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.7%Insured

7.3%Uninsured