Desoto Lakes, FL Demographics

A map of Desoto Lakes's Population by Race

Desoto Lakes, Florida had a population of 2,137 in 2020. It was 58.5% White, 7.2% Black, 1.9% Asian, 26.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Desoto Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Desoto Lakes is the 666th 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).

Desoto Lakes's White Population

1,250 residents of Desoto Lakes identify as White, or 58.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Desoto Lakes slightly larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Desoto Lakes is ranked #599 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Desoto Lakes is more White than neighboring Kensington Park (47% White), and North Sarasota (14.3% White). Desoto Lakes is less White than neighboring Desoto Acres (76.5% White), The Meadows (91.5% White), and Pinecraft (88.1% White).

Desoto Lakes's Black Population

154 residents of Desoto Lakes identify as Black, or 7.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Desoto Lakes slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Desoto Lakes is ranked #407 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Desoto Lakes is more Black than neighboring Kensington Park (5.3% Black), Desoto Acres (2.2% Black), The Meadows (1.8% Black), and Pinecraft (0.4% Black). Desoto Lakes is less Black than neighboring North Sarasota (55.1% Black).

Desoto Lakes's Asian Population

41 residents of Desoto Lakes identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Desoto Lakes roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Desoto Lakes is ranked #320 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Desoto Lakes is more Asian than neighboring Kensington Park (1.7% Asian), Desoto Acres (1.8% Asian), The Meadows (0.9% Asian), North Sarasota (0.9% Asian), and Pinecraft (0% Asian).

Desoto Lakes's Hispanic Population

572 residents of Desoto Lakes identify as Hispanic, or 26.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Desoto Lakes roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Desoto Lakes is ranked #231 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Desoto Lakes is more Hispanic than neighboring Desoto Acres (13.1% Hispanic), The Meadows (3.9% Hispanic), North Sarasota (24.7% Hispanic), and Pinecraft (8.6% Hispanic). Desoto Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Kensington Park (41.6% Hispanic).

Desoto Lakes's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Desoto Lakes identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Desoto Lakes roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Desoto Lakes is ranked #591 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Desoto Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Desoto Acres (0.3% Native American/Other). Desoto Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Sarasota (1% Native American/Other), and Pinecraft (1.9% Native American/Other).

Desoto Lakes's Multiracial Population

107 residents of Desoto Lakes identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Desoto Lakes roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Desoto Lakes is ranked #150 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Desoto Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Kensington Park (3.9% Multiracial), The Meadows (1.4% Multiracial), North Sarasota (4.1% Multiracial), and Pinecraft (1% Multiracial). Desoto Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Desoto Acres (6.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.