De Soto City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 6375 people in the city, organized into 2544 households, and 1656 families residing in the city. The population density was 1673.6 people per square mile (646.18/kmē), it is 129th most densely populated city in Missouri. There were 2741 housing units at an average density of 719.4 per square mile (277.76/kmē). The average household size was 2.42 persons, and the average family size was 2.99 persons. In the city Age distribution was 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82 males. The median age was 37.3 years, the median age of male residents at 34.1 and the median age of female residents at 39.9. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 6165 White, 109 Black or African American, 20 American Indian, 12 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 51 from two or more races and 17 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30725, it is the 424th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income for a family in the city was $37486, making it the 412th wealthiest city by median family income among the Missouri. The per capita income for the city was $14971, it is the 466th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income of city was $20395, Males had a median income of $27952 versus $14232 for females.
In 2000, 1378 pupils and students, of which 671 are male and 707 are female, 21.62% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 82 nursery or pri school, 70 kindergarten, 716 elementary school, 333 high school and 177 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6375 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6467 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6461 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6420 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6535 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6514 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6494 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6475 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6484 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6495 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6477 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 48 | 34 | 82 |
| Kindergarten | 39 | 31 | 70 |
| Elementary school | 380 | 336 | 716 |
| High school | 136 | 197 | 333 |
| College or graduate school | 68 | 109 | 177 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto city, Missouri | $30725 | $37486 | $14971 |
| Jefferson County, Missouri | $46338 | $51787 | $19435 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |