Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Le Dézert.
Who lives here
Fewer people in Le Dézert hold a degree than in Manche’s towns or compared French towns: 18%
29% of residents are 65 or over, near Manche’s towns (29%) and higher than compared French towns (22%). The middle age in Le Dézert is 46.4. Those aged 15 to 24 account for 9.3% of residents.
46.4median age
Le DézertManche medianFrance median
Ages · share of residents
29%
Under 1515–2425–4445–6465+
Highest diploma · residents 15 and older who have left education
No diploma23%
CAP or BEP33%
Baccalauréat17%
Higher education18%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
WomenFrance medianMen
About an even split. Median share of women: Manche 52.0%, France 51.8%.
INSEE, census 2023 · Manche median and France median: the median of compared communes
History
Old homes shape Le Dézert: 22% were built before 1919, more than in Manche’s towns and across compared French towns
France has no History Grade yet: this card describes, it doesn’t grade.
The protected list starts in the 16th century. The Culture ministry’s list holds 1 historic monument in Le Dézert; none is classé, France’s top protection.
Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée (Licence Ouverte 2.0) · INSEE, census 2023, homes by build period
Work & commute
Fewer people in Le Dézert are out of work than in Manche’s towns or across compared French towns: 6.5%
At the census, 6.0% went to work on foot, by bike or by public transport, below both Manche’s towns (9.6%) and compared French towns (13.4%). Per resident in work, Le Dézert counts 0.5 jobs (150 jobs, 250 workers). Median disposable income comes to €25,060 a year per consumption unit.
6%walk, cycle or take transit
How working residents got to work · census 2023
Driving85%
On foot3%
Public transport2%
Motorbike or scooter1%
Bicycle1%
150
jobs based in Le Dézert, 0.5 per working resident
6.5%
unemployment rate, ages 15 to 64 in the labor force · median of compared French towns 10.1%
€25,060
median annual income per consumption unit, 2023 · median of compared French towns €25,970
People: INSEE, census 2023. Miles: center to center.
About Le Dézert
Commune in Manche, Normandy
Le Dézert is a commune of 601 people in the Communauté d'agglomération Saint-Lô Agglo. TownRatings compares communes, France’s local unit: each has its own mayor and its own statistics. Its area takes in the town and the countryside around it.
Built from INSEE’s 2026 official geography (COG) and IGN Admin Express boundaries
Contains public sector information under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab): INSEE, DGFiP, the Interior Ministry’s statistics service (SSMSI), the Ministry of Education (DEPP), the Health Ministry’s statistics service (DREES) and the Housing Ministry (Carte des loyers). Commune boundaries: IGN Admin Express.
