The historic DeSoto Parish Courthouse symbolizes the rich history of the parish, where many Civil War battles were fought. Built in 1911, the two-story brick building is on the National Registry of Historic Places. In 1997, the citizens of DeSoto Parish voted to fund the renovation of the courthouse and annex. Today, the courthouse remains a working building for many parish agencies.

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Mansfield, Louisiana

As the parish seat for DeSoto Parish, the City of Mansfield is the hub of much of the current economic activity stimulated by the oil/gas drilling in the Haynesville Shale.

Known as the most productive shale in the nation, the Haynesville Shale has injected millions into the local, regional and state economy.
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DeSoto Parish: Positioned for Economic Growth

Steeped in history but poised for future growth, DeSoto Parish represents the melding of the past and the present. As the site of the historic Battle of Mansfield, DeSoto Parish is also the current site of extensive oil/gas exploration in the heart of the Haynesville Shale.  Communities in DeSoto Parish are experiencing boom times harkening back to times past.

Located in northwest Louisiana, DeSoto Parish covers 894 sq. miles of land and is conveniently situated on the I-49.  The parish boasts a population of 26,656 residents earning an average household income of $39,350.

Existing and prospective companies considering DeSoto Parish will find a civilian labor force of 11,357 and an unemployment rate of 8.1% (September 2012).  Interstate 49, U.S. 87, U.S. 371, and LA 5 offer convenient access to three nearby ports and airports. Two Class 1 railroads also connect DeSoto to the rest of the world.

DeSoto Communities
DeSoto Demographics
DeSoto Workplace Statistics
DeSoto Transportation Infrastructure
DeSoto Major Employers
Tax Structure: Cost of Business

DeSoto Parish Communities

• Mansfield-Parish Seat	• Grand Cane
• Keachie	• South Mansfield
• Stonewall	• Longstreet
• Logansport	• Stanley

DeSoto Population Demographics

(2010 U.S. Census)

Demographics
Population	26,656
Households	10,392
Median Age	38.6
Male Population	12,862 (48.3%)
Median Male Age	38.5
Female Population	13,794 (51.7%)
Median Female Age	40.8
5 Year Population Projection	26,854 to 28,996
Race
White	15,456 (58%)
African American	10,449 (39.2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native	204 (.8%)
Asian	42 (.2)
Other	494 (1.8)
Hispanic Ethnicity	661 (2.5%)
Income
Median Household Income	$30,404
Average Household Income	$39,350
Per Capita Income	$15,581

DeSoto Workplace Statistics

Workforce Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission, Sept. 2012
Civilian Labor	11,357
Employed	10,441
Unemployed	916
Unemployment rate	8.1%
White Collar Jobs	44.2%
Service Jobs	18.8%
Blue Collar Jobs	36.9%
Educational Attainment Diploma or Higher (Age 25+)	60.8%
High School Graduate	44.4%
Associate Degree	4.6%
Bachelor’s Degree	8.5%
Master’s or Doctorate	3.3%
Weekly Wages- 3Q 2010
Average Weekly Wage	$780

DeSoto Transportation Infrastructure

Major Interstates	Interstate 49
Major Highways	US 87, US 371, LA 5
Ports	Red River Port - 24.6 miles Port of Shreveport-Bossier - 26.8 miles Port of Natchitoches - 48.9 miles Greater Ouachita Port - 133 mile
Class 1 Railroads	Kansas City Railroad (KCS) Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
Airports	CE'RUSTY" Williams Airport - 5.5 miles Shreveport Regional Airport - 38.1 miles

*Based on distance from parish seat

**All North Louisiana Ports are connected to deepwater ports.

DeSoto Major Parish Employers

Private Employers	Employees
Desoto Regional Health Systems	260
Dolet Hills Mining Venture	247
Public Employers
Desoto Parish School Board	794

Tax Structure: Cost of Doing Business

State Corporate Income Tax	4% on the first $25,000 of net income 5% on the next $25,000 6% on the next $50,000 7% on the next $100,000 8% on the excess of $200,000 Louisiana uses single sales factor
State Corporate Franchise Tax	$1.50 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof up to $300,000 $3.00 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof in excess of $300,000 Tax rates for individuals filing single, married, filing separately, or head of household
Unemployment Insurance Tax	Standard rate range is .10% - 6.2% Rate for new employers is the average rate for the particular industry Maximum unemployment weekly benefit is $258 for 26 weeks
Parish Property	99.41 - 116.82 Mills*
Total Sales Taxes in Desoto Parish	8.00%
Total Sales Taxes in Logansport	9.00%
Total Sales Taxes in Mansfield	9.00%
Total Sales Taxes in Stonewall	9.00%

* To calculate property tax, multiply the assessed value of the property by the appropriate millage rate. The assessed value is the fair market value of the property times 10% for real property or 15% for personal property.

** Sales taxes include a 4% state tax along with a local portion