Desoto Acres, FL Demographics

A map of Desoto Acres's Population by Race

Desoto Acres, Florida has an estimated population of 641, a large decrease from the 720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.5% White, 45.4% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Desoto Acres, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Desoto Acres has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Desoto Acres, that probability was 39.3% in 2020 and 54.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Desoto Acres is ranked the 834th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Desoto Acres was ranked the 816th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Desoto Acres's White Population

317 residents of Desoto Acres, or 49.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Desoto Acres is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Desoto Acres ranks 378th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Acres's White population has declined by an estimated 42.5%. White residents' share of Desoto Acres's population has decreased from 76.5% to 49.5%.

Desoto Acres is more White than neighboring North Sarasota (24% White), and Kensington Park (45.3% White). Desoto Acres is less White than neighboring Desoto Lakes (63.2% White), The Meadows (94.8% White), and Sarasota (63.2% White).

Desoto Acres's Black Population

0 residents of Desoto Acres, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Desoto Acres is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Desoto Acres ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Acres's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Desoto Acres's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Desoto Acres is less Black than neighboring Desoto Lakes (1.9% Black), North Sarasota (36.7% Black), Kensington Park (2.2% Black), and Sarasota (14.5% Black).

Desoto Acres's Asian Population

0 residents of Desoto Acres, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Desoto Acres is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Desoto Acres ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Acres's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Desoto Acres's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Desoto Acres is less Asian than neighboring Kensington Park (0.6% Asian), The Meadows (0.1% Asian), and Sarasota (1.9% Asian).

Desoto Acres's Hispanic Population

291 residents of Desoto Acres, or 45.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Desoto Acres is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Desoto Acres ranks 454th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Acres's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 209.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Desoto Acres's population has increased from 13.1% to 45.4%.

Desoto Acres is more Hispanic than neighboring Desoto Lakes (31.1% Hispanic), North Sarasota (26.5% Hispanic), Kensington Park (45.3% Hispanic), The Meadows (2.5% Hispanic), and Sarasota (17.9% Hispanic).

Desoto Acres's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Desoto Acres, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Desoto Acres is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Desoto Acres ranks 871st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Acres's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Desoto Acres's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Desoto Acres is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Sarasota (1.7% Native American/Other), Kensington Park (1.3% Native American/Other), The Meadows (0.5% Native American/Other), and Sarasota (0.3% Native American/Other).

Desoto Acres's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Desoto Acres, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Desoto Acres is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Desoto Acres ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Acres's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Desoto Acres's population has decreased from 6.1% to 5.1%.

Desoto Acres is more Multiracial than neighboring Desoto Lakes (3.9% Multiracial), The Meadows (2.1% Multiracial), and Sarasota (2.3% Multiracial). Desoto Acres is less Multiracial than neighboring North Sarasota (11.1% Multiracial), and Kensington Park (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.