DeSoto, Texas
DeSoto: A city in Dallas County, Texas.
About
DeSoto is a city located in the county of Dallas in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 49,047 and a population density of 874 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 52,910 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about DeSoto
| Population | 52,910 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Dallas County |
| Postal code | 75115, 75123 |
| Phone Area Codes | 972 |
| Area | 56.12 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.5899,-96.8570 |
| Altitude | 666 feet / 203 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:31:48 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 943 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
DeSoto is located at 32°35'23"N 96°51'25"W (32.5898600, -96.8569500).
DeSoto map
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of DeSoto increased by 7.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,047 | - | census |
| 2011 | 50,196 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 51,216 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 51,587 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,046 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,612 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 53,088 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 53,533 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,254 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 52,988 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 52,910 | -0.15% | estimation process |
People born in DeSoto (20)
People born in DeSoto, including football running back Cyrus Gray, football player Brian Jackson, football player Casey Printers, .
More notable people
- Damontre Moore (American football player) he was born in 11/09/1992
- Jimmy Wyrick (American football cornerback) he was born in 31/12/1976
- Joshua Reagan (American pair skater) he was born in 05/11/1989
- Sydney Carter (basketball player) she was born in 18/11/1990
- Victor DeGrate (Player of American football) he was born in 08/02/1985
- Screechy Peach (American singer) she was born in 06/07/1959
- Matt Jones (NBA player) he was born in 05/12/1994
- Marcus Murphy (American football player) he was born in 03/10/1991
- Trey Davis (basketball player (1993-)) he was born in 26/05/1993
- Jordan Jones she was born in 22/11/1993
- Erica MacDonald (American attorney and former Minnesota state judge)
- Chris Lacy (American-football player (1996-)) he was born in 28/01/1996
- Karen Attiah (US writer and editor for newspaper Washington Post) she was born in 01/01/1986
- Jabril Durham (American basketball player (1994-)) he was born in 13/04/1994
- Tim Hendrix (American football player) he was born in 24/02/1965
- Chris Orr (American football linebacker) he was born in 17/06/1997
- Erica Banks (American rapper) she was born in 05/10/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to DeSoto, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 484905 | University of North Texas at Dallas | Dallas (TX) | 75241 |
| 223773 | Cedar Valley College | Lancaster (TX) | 75134-3799 |
| 227429 | Paul Quinn College | Dallas (TX) | 75241 |
| 224226 | Dallas Baptist University | Dallas (TX) | 75211-9299 |
| 226930 | Mountain View College | Dallas (TX) | 75211-6599 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to DeSoto, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to DeSoto.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| D Post Office | Desoto (TX) | 75115 |
| Cedar Hill Post Office | Cedar Hill (TX) | 75104 |
| Red Oak Post Office | Red Oak (TX) | 75154 |
| Duncanvill Post Office | Duncanville (TX) | 75137 |
| Joe Pool Post Office | Dallas (TX) | 75232 |
Other cities in Dallas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dallas County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Irving | 240,916 | The third most populous city in Texas. |
| Grand Prairie | 195,272 | The ninth most populous city in Texas. |
| Carrollton | 139,892 | The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Mesquite | 138,916 | The ninth most populous city in Texas. |
| Richardson | 121,112 | The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Rowlett | 68,388 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Farmers Branch | 51,373 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Cedar Hill | 47,820 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Coppell | 40,958 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Lancaster | 39,265 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Duncanville | 38,189 | City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States |
| Sachse | 25,964 | City in Texas, United States |
| University Park | 24,885 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Balch Springs | 24,831 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Seagoville | 17,178 | City in Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
DeSoto distances to largest Texas cities