De Soto
City in Johnson County, Kansas
De Soto is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, with 6,118 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Linwood, 4.8 miles NW.
- 6,118residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 25.9 sq miland area · 67.0 km²
- 237 / sq mipopulation density
- 66018ZIP code
About De Soto
De Soto is a city in Johnson and Leavenworth counties in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 6,118, and the 2025 estimate was 7,083. It is partially located along the Kansas River and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
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Living in De Soto
- Median household income
- $104,000
- Median home value
- $422,400
- Median rent
- $1,158/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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De Soto had 6,118 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,118 |
|---|---|
| Density | 237 per sq mi (91 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
De Soto at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,118 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.86 sq mi (67.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9448° N, 94.9870° W |
| ZIP code | 66018 |
| Official website | desotoks.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2017850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near De Soto
- Linwood4.8 mi NW
- Eudora6.4 mi W
- Lenexa9.9 mi E
- Gardner10.0 mi S
- Olathe10.0 mi SE
- Bonner Springs10.9 mi NE
- Shawnee11.0 mi NE
- Tonganoxie12.1 mi NW
- Edgerton12.2 mi S
- Edwardsville12.9 mi NE
- Basehor13.2 mi N
- Lake Quivira13.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about De Soto
What county is De Soto in?
De Soto is in Johnson County, Kansas.
What is the population of De Soto, KS?
6,118 people lived in De Soto at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of De Soto, KS?
The ZIP code of De Soto is 66018.
What is the elevation of De Soto?
860 feet (262 m) above sea level.
What towns are near De Soto?
Linwood (4.8 mi), Eudora (6.4 mi), Lenexa (9.9 mi), Gardner (10.0 mi), Olathe (10.0 mi).
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