This was 12.7 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,652.
87.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in De Soto for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 140 | 12.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 314 | 27.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 69 | 6.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 84 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 179 | 15.7 |
| Associate's degree | 121 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 145 | 12.7 |
| Master's degree | 69 | 6.1 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 13 | 1.1 |
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