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De Soto, MS
Census-designated place in Clarke County, Mississippi.
Population
178
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
47
ZIP codes
0
De Soto and its ZIP codes
De Soto at a glance
- De Soto is 25% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for De Soto, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarke County. PPP loans are for De Soto.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,971
2,828 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,092
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $7,696 per person
Environment and hazard risk
De Soto, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
73
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
61.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in De Soto, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
22.5%
U.S. 12.1% +10.4 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near De Soto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| QuitmanCity | 5.1 mi | 5.2 |
| ShubutaTown | 7.7 mi | 2.4 |
| PachutaTown | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| StonewallTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| EnterpriseTown | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| HeidelbergTown | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| WaynesboroCity | 21 mi | 12.7 |
| SandersvilleTown | 22 mi | 5 |
| Needham, ALTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| Toxey, ALTown | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| SharonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 8.6 |
| Gilbertown, ALTown | 26 mi | 10.5 |
| ClaraCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.9 |
| Silas, ALTown | 27 mi | 5.2 |
| ChunkyTown | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| Lisman, ALTown | 28 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is De Soto, MS in?
- De Soto is in Clarke County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of De Soto, MS?
- About 178 people live in De Soto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near De Soto?
- Nearby places include Quitman (5.1 mi), Shubuta (7.7 mi), Pachuta (11 mi), Stonewall (12 mi), Enterprise (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023