Poverty Rate in DeSoto County, Mississippi
In DeSoto County, Mississippi, an estimated 22,903 of 186,990 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in DeSoto County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in DeSoto County, Mississippi is 10.2%.
- How many people in DeSoto County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In DeSoto County, Mississippi, an estimated 22,903 of 186,990 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in DeSoto County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in DeSoto County, Mississippi is 37.11% lower than the Mississippi average. In DeSoto County, Mississippi, an estimated 12.2% of 186,990 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.4% of 2,861,627 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in DeSoto County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in DeSoto County, Mississippi is 4.69% lower than the US average. In DeSoto County, Mississippi, an estimated 12.2% of 186,990 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Some other race
50.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2021
50.5% of 7 thousand people
Hispanic
33.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2021
33.8% of 10 thousand people
- Default
Population
Poverty Rate in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
10.2% of 191 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
13% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
13% of 47 thousand people
Under 5 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
15.9% of 11 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
12.2% of 36 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
12.8% of 47 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
9.5% of 117 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
12.5% of 42 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
7.9% of 75 thousand people
60 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
8.2% of 39 thousand people
65 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
8.4% of 26 thousand people
- Gender
Male
8.6% Poverty Rate for men in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
8.6% of 92 thousand people
Female
11.7% Poverty Rate for women in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
11.7% of 99 thousand people
- Race
White
6.2% Poverty Rate for White people in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
6.2% of 109 thousand people
Black or African American
17.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
17.8% of 64 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
6.2% of 108 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
8.2% of 127 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
21.8% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
12.5% of 36 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
6.1% of 44 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
2.3% of 36 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
5.1% of 98 thousand people
Employed
4.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
4.6% of 95 thousand people
Male
3.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
3.2% of 49 thousand people
Female
6.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
6.1% of 46 thousand people
Unemployed
19.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
19.3% of 3 thousand people
Male
22.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
22.2% of 1 thousand people
Female
17.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
17.3% of 2 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
9.4% of 148 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
2.7% of 77 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
15.1% of 26 thousand people
Did not work
17.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
17.5% of 46 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
20.7% of 25 thousand people
Male
16.4% Poverty Rate for single men in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
16.4% of 13 thousand people
Female
25.2% Poverty Rate for single women in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
25.2% of 12 thousand people
18 to 24 years
36.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
36.5% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
4.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
4.8% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
32.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
32.1% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
23.5% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
20.7% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
23.2% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
11.7% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
8.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
8.7% of 13 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
29.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
29.1% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
34.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
34.9% of 8 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in DeSoto County, Mississippi
2022
10.2%
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