De Soto, Iowa

De Soto is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States.

De Soto got its start in the year 1868, following construction of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad through the territory.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.52 square miles (3.94 km2), all land.

There were 379 housing units at an average density of 217.0 per square mile (83.8/km2).

Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.7% of the population.

There were 417 housing units at an average density of 274.3 per square mile (105.9/km2).

18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 401 housing units at an average density of 270.8 per square mile (104.6/km2).

17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The population of De Soto, Iowa from US census data
The population of De Soto, Iowa from US census data
Map of Iowa highlighting Dallas County