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DeSoto County, FL
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in DeSoto County, Florida.
Population
35,386
Land area
637sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in DeSoto County
DeSoto County at a glance
- DeSoto County is 87% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,417, 27% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,100 (52% below Florida) and median rent is $932 a month.
- Its largest cities are Arcadia (7,707) and Southeast Arcadia (7,555).
Local data for DeSoto County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
DeSoto County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,417
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$174,100
Prices +9.6% in a year
Median rent
$932/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,365), German Americans (2,618), Irish Americans (2,550).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,877
9,848 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,938
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$224M
FY 2026, $6,598 per person
PPP loans
$32.22M
634 loans, 5,143 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$80.28K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
DeSoto County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled22.4%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
DeSoto County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
199
Most often dense fog
Flood insurance policies
434
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 47°F
53.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in DeSoto County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.1%
U.S. 11.1% +15.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in DeSoto County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in DeSoto County, FL?
- Arcadia is the largest city or town in DeSoto County, with about 7,707 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in DeSoto County?
- DeSoto County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 34266, 34267, 34268, 34269.
- What is the population of DeSoto County, FL?
- About 35,386 people live in DeSoto County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border DeSoto County?
- DeSoto County borders Sarasota County, Manatee County, Charlotte County, Highlands County, Hardee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023