DeSoto

DeSoto

DeSoto is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 49,047. DeSoto is a suburb of Dallas and is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster. DeSoto is located at 32°35′57″N 96°51′32″W / 32.59917°N 96.85889°W / 32.59917; -96.85889 . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.6 square miles , all of it land. The area was first settled in 1847, making it one of the oldest communities in...
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quick facts
County:Dallas County
State:Texas
Population:48,289
Area:21.6 sq. mi.
Time zone:Central Time zone
Also known as:DeSoto, Texas, Dallas County / DeSoto city

Population history for DeSoto

YearEstimated Population
2009 48,289
2008 47,526
2007 46,486
2006 45,386
2005 43,846
2004 42,273
2003 41,406
2002 39,391
2001 39,004
2000 37,836
1999 36,139
1998 35,890
1997 35,440
1996 35,034
1995 34,643
1994 34,240
1993 33,606
1992 32,767
1991 31,971
1990 30,741
1980 15,538
1970 6,617
1960 1,969
1950 298
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Famous people born in DeSoto

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Airports in or near DeSoto

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Airport code:DFW
Majors Airport
Majors Airport
Airport code:GVT
Waco Regional Airport
Waco Regional Airport
Airport code:ACT
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Airport code:FTW

U.S. state

Texas
Texas
Population:14,225,512 (1980)

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