Census Bureau data for Desoto Lakes CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Desoto Lakes CDP
- What is the median household income in Desoto Lakes CDP?
- The median household income in Desoto Lakes CDP is $72,083 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Desoto Lakes CDP?
- The poverty rate in Desoto Lakes CDP is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Desoto Lakes CDP?
- $332,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Desoto Lakes CDP?
- The median gross rent in Desoto Lakes CDP is $1,625 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Desoto Lakes CDP residents have a college degree?
- 15.4% of adults in Desoto Lakes CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,193
Median Income
$72,083
Median Home Value
$332,700
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.2%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$950 (+1.3%)
Home Value:
+$104,000 (+45.5%)
Bachelor's+:
-12.3 pp (-44.4%)
Unemployment:
+1.9 pp (+57.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,193
Median Age
41.0
Female
55.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 49.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 45.1%
Black 1.6%
Two or More 47.7%
Other 0.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
41.8%
Cuban
4.8%
Puerto Rican
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$72,083
±$22,377
+$372 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$75,710
Median Family Income
$83,750
Poverty Rate
15.8%
+6.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
36.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$15–25k
11.6%
$25–35k
6.6%
$35–50k
5.6%
$50–75k
32.2%
$75–100k
11.3%
$100–150k
8.3%
$150–200k
19.7%
$200k+
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
665
Owner-Occupied
71.3%
Renter-Occupied
28.7%
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Median Home Value
$332,700
+$7,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,625
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
42.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
32.2%
Home Value Distribution
$100–200k
4.0%
$200–300k
30.8%
$300–500k
61.8%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.7%
$1–1.5k
33.3%
$1.5–2k
40.0%
$2–2.5k
8.3%
$2.5–3.5k
11.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.7%
1 vehicle
26.8%
2 vehicles
33.7%
3+
34.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.3%
5–19 units
1.8%
20+ units
13.2%
Housing Age
1970–1999
30.7%
2000–2009
14.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
74.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.4%
-17.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.8%
Some College / Associate
19.1%
Less Than High School
10.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
+0.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
9.9%
Government Workers
2.4%
Private For-Profit
87.8%
Industry
Construction
23.9%
Edu/Health
21.9%
Retail
20.2%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Arts/Entmt.
6.4%
Transportation
6.4%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Information
1.9%
Finance
1.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
26.9%
Construction
25.1%
Sales
17.6%
Management
15.8%
Production
14.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.5 min
Drove Alone
79.3%
Carpool
14.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
665
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
50.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.3%
5–9
1.9%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
18.1%
20–24
1.0%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
16.8%
45–54
9.3%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
3.4%
75–84
14.3%
85+
2.6%
Under 18: 23.6%
Working age (18–64): 76.4%
65 and over: 19.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
26.6%
Naturalized Citizen
26.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
34.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
82.3%
Europe
17.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.7%
With a Disability
21.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
51.1%
Uninsured
48.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.9%
Has a Computer
95.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
97.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023