Time Zone: DeSoto County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Hernando is the Seat for DeSoto County.
DeSoto County was founded in 1836. DeSoto was created by taking area from Monroe and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> DeSoto had a population of 158,719 people. This is an increase of 48.06% since the last Census (which gave a population of 107,199 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, DeSoto represented 3.77% of the total population of Mississippi, making it the state's 5th most populous county (out of 82 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 161,252 | +50.42% | +1.6% since 2009 |
2009 | 158,719 | +48.06% | +2.3% since 2008 |
2008 | 155,156 | +44.74% | +3.65% since 2007 |
2007 | 149,693 | +39.64% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 107,199 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the DeSoto County Census Page for DeSoto County. .
Below are some of the communities located in DeSoto County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for DeSoto County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Southaven | 45,395 | 28,977 | 56.7% increase |
Olive Branch | 32,531 | 21,054 | 54.5% increase |
Horn Lake | 25,113 | 14,099 | 78.1% increase |
Hernando | 12,771 | 6,812 | 87.5% increase |
Websites for DeSoto County
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