State rank#3 of 82
Smallest county191,301 residentsHinds County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 28033
DeSoto County, Mississippi
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population191,301
Household income$85,297
Unemployment2.8%
Life expectancy73.9 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
DeSoto County has 191,301 residents and ranks #3 by population among Mississippi county equivalents. Median household income is $85,297. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Mississippi
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to DeSoto County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside DeSoto County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $269,600 median home value and $1,451/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $85,297, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
DeSoto County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 29% and life expectancy is 73.9 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $85,297, rank #1 of 82 available Mississippi counties.
- Poor or fair health: 18.6%, rank #2 of 82 available Mississippi counties.
- Uninsured: 10.6%, rank #2 of 82 available Mississippi counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,451/mo, rank #82 of 82; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $269,600, rank #80 of 82; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 3,850 residents, rank #52 of 81; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Mississippi
Rank and range use only counties in Mississippi with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$85,297
$85,297; above the state county median of $49,518.
State rank #1 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$269,600
$269,600; above the state county median of $122,250.
State rank #80 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,451/mo
$1,451/mo; above the state county median of $776/mo.
State rank #82 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.8%
2.8%; below the state county median of 3.4%.
State rank #7 of 82 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29%
29%; above the state county median of 17.8%.
State rank #8 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
73.9 years
73.9 years; above the state county median of 70.9 years.
State rank #9 of 81 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.6%
18.6%; below the state county median of 25%.
State rank #2 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
10.6%
10.6%; below the state county median of 13.8%.
State rank #2 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 3,850 residents
1 per 3,850 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 2,795 residents.
State rank #52 of 81 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 698 residents
1 per 698 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,436 residents.
State rank #26 of 79 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
DeSoto County FAQ
Is DeSoto County a good place to live?
DeSoto County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 29% and life expectancy is 73.9 years.
What should I know before moving to DeSoto County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $269,600 median home value and $1,451/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $85,297, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of DeSoto County?
DeSoto County has 191,301 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for DeSoto County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 28033; the parent state FIPS is 28.
What is the median household income in DeSoto County?
The ACS median household income is $85,297.
How much does housing cost in DeSoto County?
Housing benchmarks are $269,600 median home value and $1,451/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $85,297, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in DeSoto County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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