DeSoto Parish
DeSoto Parish, Louisiana
Mansfield, LA 71052
Phone: (318) 872-3110
Fax: (318) 872-4202
On the western border, south of Shreveport; organized Apr 1, 1843 from Natchitoches Parish. Name Origin: For Hernando de Soto (c.1500-42), Spanish explorer of southern U.S
Area (sq mi):: 894.49 (land 877.20; water 17.29) Population per square mile: 30.10
Population 2005: 26,383 State rank: 37 Population change: 2000-20005 3.50%; 1990-2000 0.60% Population 2000: 25,494 (White 55.30%; Black or African American 42.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 36.30
Income 2000: per capita $13,606; median household $28,252; Population below poverty level: 25.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,463-$21,701
Unemployment (2004): 7.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.10% Median travel time to work: 30.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 51.10%
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