Desoto Lakes Cdp, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 3198 people, 1290 households, and 939 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 2537 people per square mile (979.54/kmē), it is the 310th most populated census designated place in terms of population density. There were 1352 housing units at an average density of 1073 per square mile (414.29/kmē). The average household size was 2.48 people, and the average family size was 2.83 people. In the census designated place Population was distributed with 20.5% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males. The median age is 42.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Desoto Lakes Cdp was 41.7 and 43.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 93.5% White, 3.06% Black or African American, 0.03% American Indian, 1.03% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.5% from two or more races and 0.84% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $52719, it is Florida's 148th wealthiest census designated place by median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $54425, making it the 223rd wealthiest census designated place by median family income among the Florida. The per capita income for the census designated place was $28616, it is the 159th wealthiest census designated place in terms of per capita income. The median income is $26250, Males have a median income of $31731 versus $20339 for females.
In 2000, 686 pupils and students, of which 53.64% are male and 46.36% are female, 21.45% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.16% nursery or pri school, 4.23% kindergarten, 40.52% elementary school, 21.87% high school and 25.22% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7045 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7532 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7551 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7676 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7949 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8166 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8357 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8465 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8492 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8566 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8656 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 20 | 36 | 56 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| Elementary school | 160 | 118 | 278 |
| High school | 87 | 63 | 150 |
| College or graduate school | 91 | 82 | 173 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Lakes CDP, Florida | $52719 | $54425 | $28616 |
| Sarasota County, Florida | $41957 | $50111 | $28326 |
| Florida, United States | $38819 | $45625 | $21557 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |