De Soto, IA population by race
The table below shows De Soto's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 870 | 94.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 39 | 4.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 0.86% |
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De Soto population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; De Soto has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that De Soto's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of De Soto population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.05% are white, 0.86% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.22% are Asian and 0.86% are multiracial.
De Soto 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in De Soto is White with a population of 870 (94.05% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 8 (0.86% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of De Soto, IA
By ethnicity, 20 (2.16% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 905 (97.84% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in De Soto, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 852 (94.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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De Soto, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of De Soto's Non-Hispanic population.
De Soto Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 852 | 94.14% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 8 | 0.88% |
| Asian alone | 37 | 4.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 0.88% |
Among the Hispanic population in De Soto, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 18 (90% of the total Hispanic population).
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De Soto, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of De Soto's Hispanic population.
De Soto Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 18 | 90.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 2 | 10.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of De Soto, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.16% of De Soto population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in De Soto, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 18 (90% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does De Soto, IA have?
De Soto, IA has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in De Soto, IA?
With 97.84% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in De Soto.
That being said, with a 4.22% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in De Soto.
What is the majority race in De Soto, IA?
With a population of 870 (94.05% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in De Soto.
Asians are second largest race in De Soto, with 4.22% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
