De Soto, KS Demographics
A map of De Soto's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,649 | 76.0% |
Hispanic | 1,035 | 16.9% |
Multiracial | 297 | 4.9% |
Native American/Other | 53 | 0.9% |
Black | 48 | 0.8% |
Asian | 36 | 0.6% |
De Soto, Kansas had a population of 6,118 in 2020. It was 76.0% White, 0.8% Black, 0.6% Asian, 16.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of De Soto, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 740 places in Kansas, De Soto is the 56th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
De Soto's White Population
4,649 residents of De Soto identify as White, or 76.0%. This makes the White share of the population of De Soto roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, De Soto is ranked #635 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
De Soto is more White than neighboring Bonner Springs (72.8% White), and Lenexa (75.9% White). De Soto is less White than neighboring Linwood (88.2% White), and Eudora (85.3% White).
De Soto's Black Population
48 residents of De Soto identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of De Soto roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, De Soto is ranked #220 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
De Soto is more Black than neighboring Linwood (0% Black). De Soto is less Black than neighboring Bonner Springs (6.5% Black), Lenexa (6.3% Black), and Shawnee (5.6% Black).
De Soto's Asian Population
36 residents of De Soto identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of De Soto roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, De Soto is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
De Soto is more Asian than neighboring Linwood (0.2% Asian), and Eudora (0.5% Asian). De Soto is less Asian than neighboring Bonner Springs (0.7% Asian), Lenexa (4.1% Asian), and Shawnee (3.1% Asian).
De Soto's Hispanic Population
1,035 residents of De Soto identify as Hispanic, or 16.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of De Soto roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, De Soto is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
De Soto is more Hispanic than neighboring Linwood (5.3% Hispanic), Bonner Springs (13.2% Hispanic), Eudora (6.1% Hispanic), Lenexa (8.3% Hispanic), and Shawnee (9.2% Hispanic).
De Soto's Native American/Other Population
53 residents of De Soto identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of De Soto roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, De Soto is ranked #306 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
De Soto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Linwood (0.7% Native American/Other), Lenexa (0.7% Native American/Other), and Shawnee (0.7% Native American/Other). De Soto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonner Springs (1.4% Native American/Other), and Eudora (1.6% Native American/Other).
De Soto's Multiracial Population
297 residents of De Soto identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of De Soto roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, De Soto is ranked #310 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
De Soto is more Multiracial than neighboring Lenexa (4.7% Multiracial). De Soto is less Multiracial than neighboring Linwood (5.5% Multiracial), Bonner Springs (5.5% Multiracial), Eudora (5.6% Multiracial), and Shawnee (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.