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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

De Kalb

Mississippi · 972 residents · 3.319 sq mi
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De Kalb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,000. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,200. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

972
−9%since 1990
from 1,073 in 1990
1990 – 2025
293 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 323 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+5%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6659301K1K2K1990201020202024De Kalb
2024791
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,300 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,171
+21%since 1990
from $9,206 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.1%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 32.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$252
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $182 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
26.0% rent
2.4
−5%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(640)
Black40.2%(431)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score60.4%(648)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(471)
Black49.5%(481)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.6%(619)
64
+5%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+4%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Kalb, Mississippi?

De Kalb, Mississippi has about 972 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in De Kalb, Mississippi?

The typical household in De Kalb, Mississippi earns about $21,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Kalb, Mississippi expensive?

In De Kalb, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $50,200, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in De Kalb, Mississippi?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in De Kalb, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Kalb, Mississippi?

About 28.1% of people in De Kalb, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Kalb, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, De Kalb, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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