DeSoto County (De Soto County), Mississippi
DeSoto County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
De Soto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 161,774 and a population density of 126 people per km². After 5 years in 2015 county had an estimated population of 173,323 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hernando. The county was created 189 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about De Soto County
| Population : | 173,323 (2015) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | DeSoto County |
| Area : | 1287 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.8% |
| Named for : | Hernando de Soto |
| Altitude : | 341 feet / 104 meters |
| Capital : | Hernando |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1836 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:35:48 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 135 Pop. per km² as of 2015 |
| Population growth : | 6.66% (2010-2015) |
Geography
De Soto County is located at 34°52'31"N 89°59'30"W (34.8754000, -89.9917800). It has 2 neighbors: Tate County and Shelby County.
DeSoto County map
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The largest city of De Soto County is Southaven with a population of 56,644. Other cities include, Olive Branch population 39,646, Horn Lake population 27,282 and Hernando population 16,854. See all De Soto County cities & populated places.
De Soto County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in De Soto County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Southaven | 56,644 | The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. |
| Olive Branch | 39,646 | A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. |
| Horn Lake | 27,282 | City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States |
| Hernando | 16,854 | City in Mississippi |
| Walls | 1,441 | Town in Mississippi |
- Official Website
Official website of De Soto County
De Soto County has 2 neighbours.
- Tate County county in Mississippi, United States
- Shelby County county in Tennessee, United States
- Hernando
Demographics
The population of De Soto County increased by 6.66% in 5 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 161,774 | - | estimation process |
| 2011 | 163,838 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 166,317 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 168,240 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 173,323 | 2.93% | demographic balance |
People born in De Soto County (2)
People born in De Soto County, including United States federal judge Bernice Donald, political scientist Joseph A. Todd, .
List
Other places with the same name (2)
- DeSoto County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 38,520 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Southaven | 56,644 | The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. |
