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DeSoto County, FL: growth, migration and housing
DeSoto County has 37,078 residents, up 8.8% since 2020 (+0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,084 households moved in and 893 moved out (+191 net), bringing in a net $19.9M of income. Median household income is $54,417, the median home $174,100 and median rent $932 a month.
In Florida: 33rd of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 40th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 57th of 67 counties for median household income · 52nd of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to DeSoto County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County, FL | 207 | $12.6M |
| Sarasota County, FL | 111 | $5.0M |
| Lee County, FL | 70 | $2.8M |
| Manatee County, FL | 57 | $3.0M |
| Hardee County, FL | 30 | $1.5M |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 29 | $0.8M |
| Palm Beach County, FL | 26 | $0.6M |
| Highlands County, FL | 25 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving DeSoto County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County, FL | 131 | $6.0M |
| Sarasota County, FL | 73 | $3.4M |
| Lee County, FL | 39 | $1.8M |
| Manatee County, FL | 38 | $1.5M |
| Hardee County, FL | 36 | $1.5M |
| Highlands County, FL | 25 | $1.0M |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 23 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.