This was 6.5 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 987.
95.7 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 | 27 | 4.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 192 | 30.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 16 | 2.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 72 | 11.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 100 | 16.1 |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 6.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 139 | 22.3 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 5 |
| Professional school degree | 4 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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