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De Soto, GA
City in Sumter County, Georgia.
Population
99
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
121
ZIP codes
0
De Soto and its ZIP codes
De Soto at a glance
- De Soto is 36% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for De Soto, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for De Soto.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,826
9,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$204M
FY 2026, $6,885 per person
Environment and hazard risk
De Soto, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
89
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in De Soto, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
24.5%
U.S. 12.1% +12.4 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near De Soto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeslieCity | 1.3 mi | 1.8 |
| SmithvilleCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| WarwickCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| AmericusCity | 13 mi | 11.3 |
| LeesburgCity | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| LillyCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| AndersonvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| CordeleCity | 18 mi | 10.4 |
| WenonaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| ViennaCity | 19 mi | 5.5 |
| ByromvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| BronwoodTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| PlainsCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| DoolingTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| ArabiTown | 21 mi | 6.3 |
| SasserTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is De Soto, GA in?
- De Soto is in Sumter County, Georgia.
- What is the population of De Soto, GA?
- About 99 people live in De Soto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near De Soto?
- Nearby places include Leslie (1.3 mi), Smithville (12 mi), Warwick (12 mi), Americus (13 mi), Leesburg (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023