DeSoto County is home to 18,340 Mississippi residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen a drop in growth of -779.24%, ranking it #2,940 in the US and #80 in Mississippi for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, DeSoto County, MS is OK for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 84.2% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 15.8% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in DeSoto County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, DeSoto County received a B grade in diversity.