Cities & Towns in De Soto County, MS
De Soto County, county in Mississippi, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 173,323 inhabitants. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836. Its county seat is Hernando.
There are 5 city/town in De Soto County, MS. The largest city of De Soto County is Southaven with a population of 56,644. Other cities include, Olive Branch population 39,646, Horn Lake population 27,282, Hernando population 16,854 and Walls population 1,441
Southaven
Southaven, The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
Olive Branch
Olive Branch, A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
Horn Lake
Horn Lake, City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States
Located along the Mississippi-Tennessee border just south of Memphis, DeSoto County, Mississippi is a mix of suburban expansion and southern small town charm. The largest city is Southaven, experiencing rapid growth as a residential hub and home to the DeSoto Civic Center entertainment complex.
Hernando serves as the DeSoto county seat with historic brick buildings downtown and antebellum mansions showcasing the town's roots. Horn Lake, Olive Branch, and Walls originated as rural farming villages but are transitioning into suburban communities.
Unique southern towns like Lake Cormorant and Days still exist within their small pockets of countryside, focused around their namesake lakes. Though impacted by nearby urbanization, these traditional communities maintain deep ties to the land.
From Memphis suburbs to countryside crossroads, DeSoto County straddles the line between progress and tradition. Modern amenities thrive in growing cities while small towns continue echoing the county's agricultural past and close-knit spirit.
All De Soto County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in De Soto County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Hernando | City in Mississippi | 16,854 |
| Horn Lake | City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States | 27,282 |
| Olive Branch | A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. | 39,646 |
| Southaven | The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. | 56,644 |
| Walls | Town in Mississippi | 1,441 |
