De Soto, Illinois
De Soto: Village in Illinois, United States
About
De Soto is a village located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,590 and a population density of 1,728 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,503 inhabitants.
The village was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about De Soto
| Population : | 1,503 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Jackson County |
| Postal code : | 62924 |
| Plate code : | 618 |
| Area : | 0.92 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:58:31 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,634 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
De Soto is located at 37°49'3"N 89°13'40"W (37.8175500, -89.2278600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of De Soto decreased by 5.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,590 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,595 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,589 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,591 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,580 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,570 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,562 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,541 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,521 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,509 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,503 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Schools in De Soto
College & universities near De Soto, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149222 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale (IL) | 62901-4512 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near De Soto, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
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 , 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 Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 25,036 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Murphysboro | 7,384 | Town in Illinois |
| Elkville | 864 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sand Ridge | 761 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Pomona | 755 | Township of Illinois |
| Harrison | 639 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Ava | 610 | City in Illinois |
| Grand Tower | 560 | City in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Makanda | 529 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Dowell | 385 | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Campbell Hill | 310 | Town |
| Vergennes | 279 | City in Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Gorham | 219 | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States |
| West Point | 165 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Degognia | 141 | Township in Jackson County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
De Soto distances to largest Illinois cities
