City

De Soto, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumter County  ·  Georgia

👥359Population
💰$33,750Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂27.3Median Age
🏠$46,700Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓11.2%College Grads▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.9% Female 42.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.6%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 79.9%Race
White8.6%
Hispanic10.9%
Black79.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
23%
18–24
19%
25–44
19%
45–64
10%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty41.0% ▲ 310% above avg
College Grads11.2% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (13.4%)
HS Graduate76 (40.6%)
Some College12 (6.4%)
Associates53 (28.3%)
Graduate Degree21 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 13.4%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 28.3%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS13.4%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College6.4%
Associates28.3%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
60%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,750 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$46,700 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,208/mo
Total Housing Units201
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
53%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
71%
About De Soto, GA

De Soto is a city in Georgia, located in Sumter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 359 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.3 years.

Economically, De Soto is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,750 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in De Soto is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $46,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,208 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of De Soto is less-educated. 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (79.94%).

De Soto, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in De Soto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31743 359 $33,750 $46,700 $2,208 0.0% 11.2% 84.2%