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De Soto, IL


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De Soto, Illinois

De Soto, Illinois, in Jackson county, is 80 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. About 1,653 people people live in De Soto.

The People and Families of De Soto

In De Soto, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, De Soto had a median family income of $34,929.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in De Soto.

De Soto Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in De Soto, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages.

Commuting

In De Soto, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of De Soto, IL

Comparing De Soto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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