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.
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 875 sq. miles of land and is conveniently situated on the I-49. The parish boasts an estimated 2019 population of 27,479 residents earning a median household income of $46,241
Existing and prospective companies considering DeSoto Parish will find a civilian labor force of 10,571 and an unemployment rate of 6.2% (August 2019). 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
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• Mansfield-Parish Seat |
• Grand Cane |
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• Keachie |
• South Mansfield |
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• Stonewall |
• Longstreet |
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• Logansport |
• Stanley |
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Demographics |
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2010 Census |
2019 Estimate |
2024 Estimate |
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Population |
26,656 |
27,479 |
28,067 |
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Households |
10,562 |
11,113 |
11,430 |
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Median Age (2019) |
40.1 |
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5-Year Population Growth Projection (2024) |
2.14% |
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Race (2019 Estimate) |
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White |
60.58% |
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African American |
35.48% |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
1.02% |
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Asian |
0.48% |
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Other |
2.44% |
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Income (2019 Estimate) |
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Median Household Income |
$46,241 |
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Average Household Income |
$65,798 |
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Educational Attainment (2019 Estimate) |
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Some High School, No Diploma |
13.74% |
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High School Graduate |
40.39% |
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Some College or Associate Degree |
27.68% |
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Bachelor's Degree |
9.67% |
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Master's, Professional or Doctorate |
3.82%
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Average Weekly Wage (Q1 2019) |
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Average Weekly Wage |
$1,044 |
Source: Nielsen Segementation & Market Solutions, Pop-Fact Demographics 2019; Louisiana Workforce Commission
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Major Interstates |
Interstate 49 |
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Major Highways |
US 87, US 371, LA 5 |
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Ports |
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Red River Port - 24.6 miles
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Port of Shreveport-Bossier - 26.8 miles
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Port of Natchitoches - 48.9 miles
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Greater Ouachita Port - 133 mile
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Class 1 Railroads |
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Kansas City Railroad (KCS)
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Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
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Airports |
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CE'RUSTY" Williams Airport - 5.5 miles
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Shreveport Regional Airport - 38.1 miles
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*Based on distance from parish seat
**All North Louisiana Ports are connected to deepwater ports.
State Corporate Income Tax
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4% on the first $25,000 of net income
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5% on the next $25,000
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6% on the next $50,000
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7% on the next $100,000
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8% on the excess of $200,000
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Louisiana uses single sales factor
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State Corporate Franchise Tax
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$1.50 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof up to $300,000
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$3.00 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof in excess of $300,000
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The initial corporation franchise tax is $110
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Unemployment Insurance Tax
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The 2017 wage base is $7,700
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Standard rate range is .10% - 6.2%
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Rate for new employers is the average rate for the particular industry
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Maximum unemployment weekly benefit is 1/2 of the claimant's previous wage earnings for 26 weeks
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2018 Parishwide Millage (Property Tax) Rate
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112.1 mills*
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Total Sales Taxes in Unincorporated Desoto Parish
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8.45%**
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Total Sales Taxes in Logansport
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9.45%
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Total Sales Taxes in Mansfield
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9.95%
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Total Sales Taxes in South Mansfield
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9.45%
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Total Sales Taxes in Grand Cane
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9.45%
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Total Sales Taxes in Keatchie
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9.45%
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Total Sales Taxes in Stonewall
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9.45%
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* 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 5% state tax along with a local portion