De Soto Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026
De Soto Parish, Louisiana has a population of 27,026, the 36th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $48,578 and the median home value is $154,900. The poverty rate is 21.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
De Soto Parish Quick Facts
How De Soto Parish Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,897 | 27,026 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $46,077 | $48,578 | +5.4% |
| Median home value | $150,700 | $154,900 | +2.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in De Soto Parish
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | 4,619 | $33,844 | 30.2% | $112,100 |
| Stonewall | 2,392 | $56,557 | 9.7% | $277,300 |
| Logansport | 1,439 | $32,404 | 36.3% | $126,600 |
| South Mansfield | 475 | $15,417 | 76.4% | N/A |
| Grand Cane | 227 | $112,500 | 1.3% | $235,000 |
| Keachi | 168 | $53,125 | 5.9% | $88,000 |
| Longstreet | 160 | $78,750 | 27.2% | N/A |
| Stanley | 136 | N/A | 22.1% | N/A |
| Gloster | 105 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Frierson | 78 | $41,250 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
De Soto Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 27,026. It is the 36th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in De Soto Parish is 40.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in De Soto Parish is $48,578. This is 20% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $154,900. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $216,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in De Soto Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.
Education
16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for De Soto Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of De Soto Parish, Louisiana?
De Soto Parish has a population of 27,026, making it the 36th most populous county in Louisiana.
What is the median income in De Soto Parish?
The median household income in De Soto Parish is $48,578 with a poverty rate of 21.5%.
How many cities are in De Soto Parish, Louisiana?
De Soto Parish contains 10 Census-designated places.