Desoto Acres is a census-designated place (CDP) in northwestern Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is 4 miles (6 km) north of downtown Sarasota and is bordered to the east by Desoto Lakes.

Desoto Acres, Florida
Desoto Acres in Sarasota County (26).
Desoto Acres in Sarasota County (26).
Desoto Acres is located in Florida
Desoto Acres
Desoto Acres
Desoto Acres is located in the United States
Desoto Acres
Desoto Acres
Coordinates: 27°22′54″N 82°31′0″W / 27.38167°N 82.51667°W / 27.38167; -82.51667
Country United States
StateFlorida
CountySarasota
Area
 • Total
1.32 sq mi (3.41 km2)
 • Land1.31 sq mi (3.38 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation38 ft (12 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
720
 • Density550.88/sq mi (212.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
34234, 34243 (Sarasota)
Area code941
FIPS code12-17273
GNIS feature ID2805173[2]

Desoto Acres was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. The population was 720 at the 2020 census. It is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020720
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

As of the 2020 census,[4] Desoto Acres had a population of 720 with a total of 296 households. The median household income was $68,986. 30.3% of the population 25 years and older had a Bachelor's degree or higher. The CDP had an employment rate of 73.1%. 10.9% of the population lived without healthcare coverage.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Desoto Acres Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "Desoto Acres CDP, Florida". www.census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved April 13, 2023.