De Soto city, Kansas
De Soto city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
De Soto city is a geographic entity located in Johnson County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,083. The land area covers 25.77 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,083 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,370 | ±175 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,458 | ±183 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,370 | ±175 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 | ±87 |
| Median Home Value | $422,400 | ±$114,948 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,158 | ±$80 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,000 | ±$29,249 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,976 | ±$8,306 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 384 | ±348 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | ±5.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,350 | ±295 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.4% | ±4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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CITY OF DE SOTO
GUS Population: 6,579 (2024)
ID: 104707
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX C, DE SOTO KS 66018-0803
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GUS Population: 632,276 (2024)
ID: 208083
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MANAGEMENT INTERN
111 S CHERRY ST, STE 3300, OLATHE KS 66061-3487
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School De Soto | 09-12 | De Soto, KS | |
| Regular School De Soto | 06-08 | De Soto, KS | |
| Regular School De Soto | PK-05 | De Soto, KS | |
| Regular School De Soto | 09-12 | De Soto, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 12 | Kansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Overland Park, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Olathe, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Overland Park, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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College | 12.1 mi away | 2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS, 66062-1899 |
9137823750
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DE SOTO LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 33145 W 83RD STREET, DE SOTO, KS, 66018 |
(913) 826-4600
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Haskell Indian Nations University
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College | 13.2 mi away | 155 Indian Ave, Lawrence, KS, 66046-4800 |
7857498404
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LINWOOD COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT #1
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 19649 LINWOOD RD, LINWOOD, KS, 66052 |
(913) 301-3686
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WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence
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College | 13.4 mi away | 947 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS, 66045-3073 |
7858563903
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EUDORA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 14 E 9TH ST., EUDORA, KS, 66025 |
(785) 542-2496
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Johnson County Community College
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College | 14.0 mi away | 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS, 66210-1299 |
9134698500
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MONTICELLO LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 22435 W. 66TH ST., SHAWNEE, KS, 66226 |
(913) 826-4600
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University of Kansas
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College | 14.0 mi away | Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230, Lawrence, KS, 66045 |
7858642700
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BONNER SPRINGS CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 201 N. NETTLETON AVE., BONNER SPRINGS, KS, 66012 |
(913) 441-2665
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OLATHE JOHNSON CO AP, KS US, located 9.4 miles from De Soto city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.4° | 20.1° | 29.8° | 1.05" | — |
| February | 44.1° | 24.1° | 34.1° | 1.50" | — |
| March | 56.0° | 33.8° | 44.9° | 2.31" | — |
| April | 66.0° | 43.6° | 54.8° | 3.76" | — |
| May | 75.4° | 54.4° | 64.9° | 5.08" | — |
| June | 84.7° | 64.3° | 74.5° | 5.26" | — |
| July | 89.4° | 68.2° | 78.8° | 4.21" | — |
| August | 88.2° | 66.5° | 77.4° | 3.95" | — |
| September | 79.7° | 57.5° | 68.6° | 3.74" | — |
| October | 67.5° | 45.5° | 56.5° | 3.27" | — |
| November | 54.0° | 33.6° | 43.8° | 1.91" | — |
| December | 43.0° | 24.2° | 33.6° | 1.50" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Linwood city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Eudora city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Lenexa city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
| Gardner city | City | 10.0 mi | — |
| Olathe city | City | 10.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2009117850. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.