Desoto Acres
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Desoto Acres is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sarasota County, Florida, with 720 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Desoto Lakes, 1.2 miles E.
- 720residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 551 / sq mipopulation density
- 34243ZIP code
About Desoto Acres
Desoto Acres is a census-designated place (CDP) in northwestern Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is 4 miles (6 km) north of downtown Sarasota and is bordered to the east by Desoto Lakes.
Desoto Acres was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. The population was 720 at the 2020 census. It is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Desoto Acres
- Median household income
- $120,982
- Median home value
- $585,800
- Median age
- 52.8
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Desoto Acres had 720 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 720 |
|---|---|
| Density | 551 per sq mi (213 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Desoto Acres at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sarasota County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 720 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.31 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.3826° N, 82.5180° W |
| ZIP code | 34243 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1217273 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Desoto Acres
- Desoto Lakes1.2 mi E
- North Sarasota1.8 mi S
- Kensington Park2.3 mi SE
- The Meadows3.0 mi SE
- Whitfield3.4 mi NW
- Sarasota3.4 mi SW
- Pinecraft4.2 mi S
- Fruitville5.0 mi SE
- Bayshore Gardens5.1 mi NW
- Southgate5.3 mi S
- Sarasota Springs5.7 mi SE
- West Samoset6.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Desoto Acres
What county is Desoto Acres in?
Desoto Acres is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What is the population of Desoto Acres, FL?
720 people lived in Desoto Acres at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Desoto Acres, FL?
The ZIP code of Desoto Acres is 34243.
What is the elevation of Desoto Acres?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Desoto Acres?
Desoto Lakes (1.2 mi), North Sarasota (1.8 mi), Kensington Park (2.3 mi), The Meadows (3.0 mi), Whitfield (3.4 mi).
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