DeSoto County Demographics
A map of DeSoto County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 18,624 | 54.8% |
Hispanic | 10,011 | 29.5% |
Black | 4,203 | 12.4% |
Multiracial | 781 | 2.3% |
Asian | 189 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 168 | 0.5% |
DeSoto County, Florida had a population of 33,976 in 2020. It was 54.8% White, 12.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 29.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of DeSoto County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
DeSoto County is the 48th most populous county of the 67 counties in Florida.
DeSoto County's White Population
18,624 residents of DeSoto County identify as White, or 54.8%. This makes the White share of the population of DeSoto County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 67 counties in Florida, DeSoto County is ranked #53 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
DeSoto County is more White than neighboring Hardee County (46.9% White). DeSoto County is less White than neighboring Charlotte County (82.3% White), Highlands County (64.7% White), Sarasota County (80.6% White), and Lee County (64.5% White).
DeSoto County's Black Population
4,203 residents of DeSoto County identify as Black, or 12.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of DeSoto County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 67 counties in Florida, DeSoto County is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
DeSoto County is more Black than neighboring Hardee County (8.3% Black), Charlotte County (4.7% Black), Highlands County (9.4% Black), Sarasota County (3.7% Black), and Lee County (7.4% Black).
DeSoto County's Asian Population
189 residents of DeSoto County identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of DeSoto County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Florida, DeSoto County is ranked #50 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
DeSoto County is less Asian than neighboring Hardee County (0.7% Asian), Charlotte County (1.4% Asian), Highlands County (1.6% Asian), Sarasota County (1.9% Asian), and Lee County (1.7% Asian).
DeSoto County's Hispanic Population
10,011 residents of DeSoto County identify as Hispanic, or 29.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of DeSoto County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Florida, DeSoto County is ranked #7 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
DeSoto County is more Hispanic than neighboring Charlotte County (7.5% Hispanic), Highlands County (20.7% Hispanic), Sarasota County (10% Hispanic), and Lee County (22.8% Hispanic). DeSoto County is less Hispanic than neighboring Hardee County (41.9% Hispanic).
DeSoto County's Native American/Other Population
168 residents of DeSoto County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of DeSoto County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Florida, DeSoto County is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
DeSoto County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hardee County (0.4% Native American/Other). DeSoto County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charlotte County (0.7% Native American/Other), Highlands County (0.6% Native American/Other), Sarasota County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lee County (0.7% Native American/Other).
DeSoto County's Multiracial Population
781 residents of DeSoto County identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of DeSoto County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Florida, DeSoto County is ranked #59 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
DeSoto County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hardee County (1.9% Multiracial). DeSoto County is less Multiracial than neighboring Charlotte County (3.4% Multiracial), Highlands County (3% Multiracial), Sarasota County (3.2% Multiracial), and Lee County (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.