DeSoto County, MS Demographics
DeSoto County, MS is the 3rd most populous of 82 counties in Mississippi, with 185,314 residents across 476 square miles. That is about 389 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 185,314 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 476 sq mi |
| Density | 389 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How DeSoto County compares to the US
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Central Location: DeSoto County, MS
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.