De Soto, Kansas
De Soto: City in Kansas, United States of America
About
De Soto is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,720 and a population density of 197 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,648 inhabitants.
The city was created 197 years ago in 1827.
Quick Facts about De Soto
| Population : | 6,648 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Johnson County |
| Postal code : | 66018–66019 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 913 |
| Area : | 29.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 860 feet / 262 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1828 (197 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:22:06 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 229 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
De Soto is located at 38°58'45"N 94°58'7"W (38.9791700, -94.9685800).
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- Official Website
Official website of De Soto
Demographics
The population of De Soto increased by 13.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,720 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,789 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,863 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,917 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,030 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,077 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,098 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,115 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,458 | 5.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,512 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,648 | 2.05% | estimation process |
Other Places in De Soto
1 De Soto City Hall
32905 W 84th St, De Soto, KS 66018 ➦ Show Map
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People born in De Soto (2)
People born in De Soto, including politician Frank H. Lee, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Stanley T. Adams, .
List
Schools in De Soto
College & universities near De Soto, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442569 | Grantham University | Lenexa (KS) | 66219 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near De Soto, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
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- 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 , 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 Johnson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , KS. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Leawood | 34,669 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Prairie Village | 21,877 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Merriam | 11,128 | City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States |
| Mission | 9,873 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Roeland Park | 6,652 | City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States |
| Aubry | 4,531 | Township in Johnson County, Kansas |
| Fairway | 3,963 | City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Mission Hills | 3,533 | Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California |
| Spring Hill | 3,316 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Gardner | 2,941 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Edgerton | 1,773 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Westwood | 1,642 | City in Kansas |
| Kenneth | 1,338 | Township in Sheridan County, Kansas |
Distance to Other Cities
De Soto distances to largest Kansas cities
