De Soto, Missouri
De Soto: City in Jefferson County, Missouri
About
De Soto is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,400 and a population density of 574 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,340 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about De Soto
| Population : | 6,340 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 63020 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 636 |
| Area : | 11.14 km2 |
| Altitude : | 502 feet / 153 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:40:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 569 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
De Soto is located at 38°8'22"N 90°33'18"W (38.1395000, -90.5551300).
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- Official Website
Official website of De Soto
Demographics
According to census records, the population of De Soto decreased by 0.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,400 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,422 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,403 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,398 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,399 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,410 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,392 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,380 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,360 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,345 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,340 | -0.08% | estimation process |
People born in De Soto (10)
People born in De Soto, including politician Jay Nixon, actor Frank Wilcox, baseball player Leo Dickerman, .
List
- Marion Charles Matthes (United States federal judge) he was born in 29/01/1906
- Fred Blank (American baseball player) he was born in 18/06/1874
- Rod Jetton (American politician) he was born in 09/09/1967
- Juanita Hamel (American illustrator) she was born in 27/04/1891
- Burdette Johnson (US numistatist) he was born in 02/01/1885
- Louise F. Suddick (American poet and author) she was born in 21/10/1856
- William E. Lewis (former American politician) he was born in 03/09/1918
Schools in De Soto
College & universities near De Soto, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177676 | Jefferson College | Hillsboro (MO) | 63050-2440 |
| 178217 | Mineral Area College | Park Hills (MO) | 63601-1000 |
| 483911 | Creative Touch Cosmetology School | Waterloo (IL) | 62298-1609 |
| 178183 | Midwest Institute | Fenton (MO) | 63026 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near De Soto, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| HEM | Hermann | Wharf & Gutenberg Sts. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (5)
- De Soto , Kansas city in Kansas, United States of America with a population of 6,648 people.
- De Soto , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,503 people.
- De Soto , Iowa human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 1,061 people.
- De Soto , Wisconsin village in Vernon and Crawford Counties, Wisconsin with a population of 181 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 21,145 | City in Missouri |
| Festus | 12,114 | City in Missouri |
| Pevely | 6,001 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
| Barnhart | 5,682 | Census designated place |
| Crystal City | 4,700 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
| High Ridge | 4,305 | Census designated place |
| Herculaneum | 4,261 | Roman town |
| Riverside | 3,528 | City in Platte County, Missouri, United States |
| Hillsboro | 3,355 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Byrnes Mill | 3,015 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
| Olympian Village | 752 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
| Cedar Hill Lakes | 227 | Village in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
| Scotsdale | 216 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Parkdale | 162 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Kimmswick | 140 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
De Soto distances to largest Missouri cities
