- Located along US 51 north of Carbondale
- Latitude: 37°49'03" N (+37.8175)
- Longitude: 89°13'40" W (-89.2278)
- Elevation: 395 feet above sea level
- Public Land Survey: T. 8 S., R. 1 W., Sec. 20-21
- Civil township: De Soto
- Land area: 0.94 square miles (603.7 acres)
As the crow flies, De Soto is...
| Year | Population | Percent change |
|---|
| 1990 | 1,500 | -- |
| 2000 | 1,653 | +10.2% |