Desoto Lakes, FL Demographics

A map of Desoto Lakes's Population by Race

Desoto Lakes, Florida has an estimated population of 1,735, a large decrease from the 2,137 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.2% White, 31.1% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Desoto Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Desoto Lakes has become considerably less 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 Lakes, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 50.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Desoto Lakes is ranked the 704th 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 Lakes was ranked the 666th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Desoto Lakes's White Population

1,096 residents of Desoto Lakes, or 63.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Desoto Lakes is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Desoto Lakes ranks 600th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Lakes's White population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. White residents' share of Desoto Lakes's population has increased from 58.5% to 63.2%.

Desoto Lakes is more White than neighboring Kensington Park (45.3% White), Desoto Acres (49.5% White), and North Sarasota (24% White). Desoto Lakes is less White than neighboring The Meadows (94.8% White), and Pinecraft (100% White).

Desoto Lakes's Black Population

33 residents of Desoto Lakes, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Desoto Lakes is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Desoto Lakes ranks 409th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Lakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Black residents' share of Desoto Lakes's population has decreased from 7.2% to 1.9%.

Desoto Lakes is more Black than neighboring Desoto Acres (0% Black), The Meadows (0% Black), and Pinecraft (0% Black). Desoto Lakes is less Black than neighboring Kensington Park (2.2% Black), and North Sarasota (36.7% Black).

Desoto Lakes's Asian Population

0 residents of Desoto Lakes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Desoto Lakes is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Desoto Lakes ranks 328th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Lakes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Desoto Lakes's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

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

Desoto Lakes's Hispanic Population

539 residents of Desoto Lakes, or 31.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Desoto Lakes is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Desoto Lakes ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Lakes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Desoto Lakes's population has increased from 26.8% to 31.1%.

Desoto Lakes is more Hispanic than neighboring The Meadows (2.5% Hispanic), North Sarasota (26.5% Hispanic), and Pinecraft (0% Hispanic). Desoto Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Kensington Park (45.3% Hispanic), and Desoto Acres (45.4% Hispanic).

Desoto Lakes's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Desoto Lakes, 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 Lakes is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Desoto Lakes ranks 625th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Lakes's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Desoto Lakes's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

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

Desoto Lakes's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Desoto Lakes, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Desoto Lakes is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Desoto Lakes ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desoto Lakes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Desoto Lakes's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.9%.

Desoto Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring The Meadows (2.1% Multiracial), and Pinecraft (0% Multiracial). Desoto Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Kensington Park (5.4% Multiracial), Desoto Acres (5.1% Multiracial), and North Sarasota (11.1% 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.