DeSoto County GIS Maps

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.

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DeSoto County Parcels

DeSoto County has 81,906 mapped parcels covering 291,232 acres. The median assessed value is $125,205. The median lot size is 0.37 acres. 4,204 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 65,149 distinct owner names. About 14% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Mississippi. 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 coverage measured across all DeSoto County parcel records. Download free sample data here.

DeSoto County Population

DeSoto County had 185,314 residents in 2020. That was 14.9% higher than in 2010. DeSoto County added 78,115 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 389 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Olive Branch, Southaven and 38632 - Hernando 28033.

Population Trend in DeSoto County MS

DeSoto County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.

DeSoto County Zip Codes

DeSoto County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Olive Branch (38654), Southaven (38671) and Hernando (38632). Olive Branch is the largest zip by population, with about 56,730 residents or 31% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 66% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.

Most Populated Zip Codes in DeSoto County MS

DeSoto County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.

DeSoto County Demographics

DeSoto County has a median age of 37, which makes the county a little younger than Mississippi overall. About 25.2% of residents are under 18, while 13.3% 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 34% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 28.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 24.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.

Key Demographics for DeSoto County MS

DeSoto County School Districts

DeSoto County is served by 1 public school district with 34,934 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, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.

Largest School Districts by Enrollment in DeSoto County MS

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 $248,700 and a median gross rent of $1,341. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Mississippi median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $386,400 and homes spent about 64 days on the market.

Businesses in DeSoto County, MS

DeSoto County has 6,574 business listings across 686 categories. The largest categories in DeSoto County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (208, 3.2%), Gas Stations (134, 2.0%), and Real Estate Agents (108, 1.6%). 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, MS

DeSoto County Business Listings

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.

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