DeSoto County is located in the state of Mississippi. With an area of 496 square miles, DeSoto County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in regards to population it is at the top with 10,719 residents. DeSoto County's population density of urban makes it one of the least mostly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Southaven, with a population of 28,678.
DeSoto County is one of the most prosperous regions in the state. The median income for DeSoto County residents is $48,855, putting the area in at the top of all counties in Mississippi. Reflecting this, the average home price in DeSoto County is $105,162, well above the state average of $66,412.
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