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DeSoto County, MS
9 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
Population
191,301
Land area
476sq mi
People per sq mi
402
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in DeSoto County
DeSoto County at a glance
- DeSoto County is about 6.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 3rd among 82 counties in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $85,297, 51% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $269,600 (59% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,451 a month.
- Its largest cities are Southaven (56,226), Olive Branch (47,019) and Horn Lake (26,647).
Local data for DeSoto County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools49
- Colleges2
- Libraries5
- Banks64
- Post Offices8
- Parks45
- Grocery Stores52
- Restaurants557
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
DeSoto County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,297
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$269,600
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,451/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (14,812), German Americans (11,679), Mexican Americans (7,662).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,958
73,213 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,912 per person
PPP loans
$278M
8,275 loans, 34,223 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$474K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
DeSoto County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
DeSoto County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
663
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
467
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in DeSoto County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in DeSoto County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in DeSoto County, MS?
- Southaven is the largest city or town in DeSoto County, with about 56,226 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in DeSoto County?
- DeSoto County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38632, 38637, 38641, 38651, 38654.
- What is the population of DeSoto County, MS?
- About 191,301 people live in DeSoto County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border DeSoto County?
- DeSoto County borders Shelby County, TN, Crittenden County, AR, Marshall County, Tate County, Tunica County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023