DeSoto County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for DeSoto County, Mississippi
DeSoto County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
191,301
Median Age
37.3
Male Median
35.8
Female Median
38.5
DeSoto County, Mississippi Population Growth

DeSoto County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +23.6%%.
+23.6%% Growth
DeSoto County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
DeSoto County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.3 | 191,301 |
| 2023 | 37.0 | 188,598 |
| 2022 | 37.1 | 186,214 |
| 2021 | 37.2 | 183,220 |
| 2020 | 37.1 | 182,256 |
| 2019 | 36.8 | 178,975 |
| 2018 | 36.7 | 176,132 |
| 2017 | 36.6 | 173,267 |
| 2016 | 36.2 | 170,890 |
| 2015 | 36.0 | 168,586 |
| 2014 | 35.7 | 166,266 |
| 2013 | 35.4 | 163,975 |
| 2012 | 35.1 | 161,536 |
| 2011 | 35.0 | 158,486 |
| 2010 | 34.8 | 154,715 |
DeSoto County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 19.2% |
| 18–24 | 8.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–54 | 27.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65+ | 13.5% |
Dependency Ratios for DeSoto County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 62.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 21.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for DeSoto County, Mississippi
The median age in DeSoto County, Mississippi is 37.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of DeSoto County, Mississippi is 191,301.
In DeSoto County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 13.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in DeSoto County, Mississippi is aging.