Desoto Lakes, Florida facts for kids
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Desoto Lakes, Florida
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Location in Sarasota County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Sarasota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,137 |
| • Density | 5,161.84/sq mi (1,991.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34235
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| Area code(s) | 941 |
| FIPS code | 12-17300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867135 |
Desoto Lakes is a small community in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 2,137 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010. Desoto Lakes is part of a larger group of cities. This group includes North Port, Bradenton, and Sarasota.
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Where is Desoto Lakes?
Desoto Lakes is located in the sunny state of Florida. It is part of Sarasota County. The area is quite small. It covers about 1.10 square kilometers (0.42 square miles).
Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water. This water makes up less than 3% of the total area.
Who Lives in Desoto Lakes?
The number of people living in Desoto Lakes has changed over the years.
- In 1990, there were 2,807 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 3,198.
- In 2010, it reached 3,646 people.
- However, in 2020, the population decreased to 2,137 people.
A Look at the Community in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 3,198 people living in Desoto Lakes. They lived in 1,290 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home. Most of these households, 939 of them, were families.
The community was mostly made up of white residents. About 3% were African American. There were also smaller groups of Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander people. Some residents were from other backgrounds. About 4.35% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
In 2000, about 27.5% of households had children under 18. Most households (61.5%) were married couples. About 8% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average household had 2.48 people. The average family had 2.83 people.
The population had a mix of ages.
- About 20.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 4.7% were between 18 and 24.
- The largest group, 28.3%, was between 25 and 44.
- Another large group, 29.5%, was between 45 and 64.
- About 16.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Desoto Lakes was 43 years old.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household was $52,719 per year. For families, the average income was $54,425. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the area was $28,616.
A small number of families (2.1%) and people (3.8%) lived below the poverty line. This included 6.4% of those under 18 and 8.1% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Desoto Lakes para niños
