De Soto
City in Jefferson County, Missouri
De Soto is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, with 6,449 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 502 ft (153 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Briarwood Estates, 1.7 miles NW.
- 6,449residents (2020 Census)
- 502 ftelevation · 153 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 1,419 / sq mipopulation density
- 63020ZIP code
About De Soto
De Soto is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 6,449 at the 2020 census and the city is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Isaac Van Metre was first to settle in De Soto in the year of 1803. The town was organized in 1857 and is named for the explorer Hernando De Soto, who claimed the Louisiana Territory for Spain. De Soto was the city closest to the mean center of U.S. population in 1980. The city celebrated its Bicentennial in 2003. The city made national news on and after May 6, 2003, when straight-line winds and a tornado struck the junior high gymnasium.
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Living in De Soto
- Median household income
- $52,500
- Median home value
- $160,700
- Median rent
- $809/mo
- Median age
- 31.2
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De Soto had 6,449 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,449 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,419 per sq mi (548 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
De Soto at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,449 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.55 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1411° N, 90.5612° W |
| ZIP code | 63020 |
| Official website | desotomo.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2919252 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near De Soto
- Briarwood Estates1.7 mi NW
- Summer Set3.8 mi S
- Olympian Village5.6 mi E
- Hillsboro6.4 mi N
- Raintree Plantation8.2 mi N
- Festus9.8 mi NE
- Lake Timberline10.0 mi S
- Crystal City11.2 mi NE
- Horine11.2 mi NE
- Herculaneum12.2 mi NE
- Pevely13.4 mi NE
- Cedar Hill Lakes14.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about De Soto
What county is De Soto in?
De Soto is in Jefferson County, Missouri.
What is the population of De Soto, MO?
6,449 people lived in De Soto at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of De Soto, MO?
The ZIP code of De Soto is 63020.
What is the elevation of De Soto?
502 feet (153 m) above sea level.
What towns are near De Soto?
Briarwood Estates (1.7 mi), Summer Set (3.8 mi), Olympian Village (5.6 mi), Hillsboro (6.4 mi), Raintree Plantation (8.2 mi).
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