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Desoto, TX


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DeSoto, Texas

DeSoto, Texas, in Dallas county, is 13 miles SE of Grand Prairie, Texas (center to center) and 14 miles S of Dallas, Texas. The city is included in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 37,646 people lived in DeSoto.

The People and Families of DeSoto

In DeSoto, about 60% of adults are married.

Approximately 51% of DeSoto is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

In DeSoto, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, DeSoto had a median family income of $66,986. Many people in DeSoto make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. DeSoto doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the city have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Texas.

Political Inclinations

DeSoto residents donated more money ($11,550) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

DeSoto Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in DeSoto are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in DeSoto as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In DeSoto, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Desoto strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyDesoto Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Desoto Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Desoto Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Desoto Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Desoto College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Desoto People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Desoto Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Desoto Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of DeSoto, TX

Comparing Desoto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use410
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime43

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