De Soto, Iowa
De Soto: Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
About
De Soto is a city located in the county of Dallas in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,050 and a population density of 265 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,061 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about De Soto
| Population : | 1,061 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Dallas County |
| Postal code : | 50069 |
| Area : | 3.96 km2 |
| Altitude : | 942 feet / 287 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1868 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:06:44 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 268 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
De Soto is located at 41°31'54"N 94°0'35"W (41.5316600, -94.0096700).
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- Official Website
Official website of De Soto
Demographics
The population of De Soto increased by 1.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,050 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,076 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,083 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,092 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,079 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,039 | -3.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,034 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,010 | -2.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 996 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,025 | 2.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,061 | 3.39% | estimation process |
Schools in De Soto
College & universities near De Soto, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475015 | Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines (IA) | 50266 |
| 367024 | Purdue University Global-Des Moines | Urbandale (IA) | 50323-5702 |
| 153764 | La James International College-Johnston | Johnston (IA) | 50131 |
| 153597 | Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Des Moines (IA) | 50322-3203 |
| 154156 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Des Moines (IA) | 50312 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near De Soto, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | 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 , Missouri city in Jefferson County, Missouri with a population of 6,340 people.
- De Soto , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,503 people.
- De Soto , Wisconsin village in Vernon and Crawford Counties, Wisconsin with a population of 181 people.
Other cities in Dallas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dallas County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukee | 26,166 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Perry | 7,896 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States |
| Adel | 5,607 | City in Iowa |
| Dallas Center | 1,822 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Granger | 1,631 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Woodward | 1,472 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Van Meter | 1,342 | Township in Dallas County, Iowa |
| Redfield | 832 | City in Dallas County, Iowa |
| Dexter | 598 | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States |
| Minburn | 357 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Linden | 214 | Town in Dallas County, Iowa, USA |
| Dawson | 127 | Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bouton | 125 | City in Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
De Soto distances to largest Iowa cities
