DeSoto County GIS Maps
DeSoto County, Florida, has 33,976 residents across 20,015 parcels and covers 636.7 square miles. The population declined 2.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for DeSoto County is 12027.
Arcadia is the county's largest population center. DeSoto County also includes 4 zip codes, 1 public school district and 9 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
DeSoto County Trends
- Population
- 33,976▾
- Median Home Value
- $151,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,155▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
DeSoto County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
DeSoto County Parcels
DeSoto County has 20,015 mapped parcels covering 402,007 acres. The median assessed value is $148,401. The median lot size is 0.78 acres. 3,687 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1987 or earlier. The records carry 12,486 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive DeSoto County Parcel viewer here.
DeSoto County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 20,015 | 100% |
| Owner name | 20,015 | 100% |
| Owner mailing address | 20,015 | 100% |
| Site address | 20,015 | 100% |
| Land use code | 20,015 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 20,015 | 100% |
| Land value | 20,015 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 20,015 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 20,015 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all DeSoto County parcel records.
DeSoto County Population
DeSoto County had 33,976 residents in 2020. That was 2.5% lower than in 2010. DeSoto County added 1,767 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 53 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Arcadia, Arcadia and Nocatee.
Population Trend in DeSoto County FL
DeSoto County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
DeSoto County Zip Codes
DeSoto County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Arcadia (34266), Arcadia (34269) and Nocatee (34268). Arcadia is the largest zip by population, with about 28,827 residents or 85% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 100% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in DeSoto County FL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34266 | Arcadia | 28,827 | ▾ -7.2% |
| 34269 | Arcadia | 4,917 | ▴ 36% |
| 34268 | Nocatee | 223 | ▴ 1.4% |
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DeSoto County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
DeSoto County Demographics
DeSoto County has a median age of 42.8, which is close to the Florida average. About 18.1% of residents are under 18, while 23.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for DeSoto County FL
Median Age
42.8
Under 18
18.1%
Age 65+
23.8%
Bachelor's+
11%
DeSoto County School Districts
DeSoto County is served by 1 public school district with 4,155 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in DeSoto County FL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto County School District | 4,155 | 100% | ▾ -3.1% |
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DeSoto County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
DeSoto County Housing & Real Estate
DeSoto County has a median home value of $151,500 and a median gross rent of $910. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Florida median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $375,000 and homes spent about 79 days on the market.
DeSoto County Housing Mix
DeSoto County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
DeSoto County Housing Trends
DeSoto County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in DeSoto County, FL
DeSoto County has 1,060 business listings across 350 categories. The largest categories in DeSoto County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (45, 4.2%), Contractors (19, 1.8%), and Real Estate Agents (15, 1.4%). The full DeSoto County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. DeSoto County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in DeSoto County, FL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 45 | 4.2% |
| Contractors | 19 | 1.8% |
| Real Estate Agents | 15 | 1.4% |
| Farm | 15 | 1.4% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 15 | 1.4% |
| Restaurants | 14 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 14 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 14 | 1.3% |
| Public And Government Association | 13 | 1.2% |
DeSoto County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Civil Commitment Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Arcadia |
| Hackney Ames & Company | Accountant | Arcadia |
| Peace River Charters | Active Life | Arcadia |
| Peace River Shopper | Advertising Agency | Arcadia |
| Agricultural Water Solutions | Agricultural Service | Arcadia |
| Bryan Farm Supply | Agriculture | Arcadia |
| Arcadia Municipal Airport | Airport | Arcadia |
| Jmh Home Remodeling & Interior Design Llc | Altering And Remodeling Contractor | Lake Suzz |
| Nav-A-Gator Restaurant | American Restaurants | Arcadia |
| Desoto County Animal Control | Animal Shelters | Arcadia |
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DeSoto County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
DeSoto County Basemaps
DeSoto County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full DeSoto County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the DeSoto County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border DeSoto County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.