Desoto Lakes

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Aerial view of Desoto Lakes, Florida
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Desoto Lakes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sarasota County, Florida, with 2,137 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Desoto Acres, 1.2 miles W.

About Desoto Lakes

Desoto Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,137 at the 2020 US census, down from 3,646 at the 2010 US Census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$76,417
Median home value
$357,700
Median rent
$1,468/mo
Median age
41.1
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Desoto Lakes, FL population

Desoto Lakes had 2,137 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,137
Density5,158 per sq mi (1,992 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Desoto Lakes at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountySarasota County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,137 (2020)
Land area0.41 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates27.3805° N, 82.4990° W
ZIP code34235
Census code (GEOID)1217300

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Desoto Lakes

What county is Desoto Lakes in?

Desoto Lakes is in Sarasota County, Florida.

What is the population of Desoto Lakes, FL?

2,137 people lived in Desoto Lakes at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Desoto Lakes, FL?

The ZIP code of Desoto Lakes is 34235.

What is the elevation of Desoto Lakes?

30 feet (9 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Desoto Lakes?

Desoto Acres (1.2 mi), Kensington Park (1.7 mi), The Meadows (1.9 mi), North Sarasota (2.2 mi), Pinecraft (4.0 mi).

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