Demographics & People — De Soto, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,452 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,500 |
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| Median Age | 31.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,746 |
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| Family Households | 1,442 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0267 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,461 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,905 |
| German | 1,215 |
| Irish | 860 |
| English | 667 |
| Other groups | 639 |
| French (except Basque) | 473 |
| American | 384 |
| Italian | 286 |
| Dutch | 230 |
| British | 95 |
Language
| English Only | 5,924 |
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| Spanish | 29 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,953 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 479 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,624 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for De Soto, Missouri.
