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DeKalb Junction

New York · 511 residents · 3.981 sq mi
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DeKalb Junction has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $76,700. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
Unchangedsince 2023
from 512 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
128 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 129 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+9%since 2023
from 44.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
290398507616724201020202024DeKalb Junction
2024511
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.8%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91%(5)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(22)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.8%(55)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.2%(52)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(75)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.7%(70)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.9%(66)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416%(82)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(24)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.9%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,406
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,501
+8%since 2023
from $24,599 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
+1%since 2023
from 0.327 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+55.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(486)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(464)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(38)
Diversity Score
21
+75%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ancestry
Irish21.9%(112)
German20.9%(107)
French16.8%(86)
English10.4%(53)
Scottish4.9%(25)
Italian4.7%(24)
Polish3.7%(19)
American2.5%(13)
British2.5%(13)
Arab0.8%(4)
Lebanese0.8%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 27.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
36.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
Female
40.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married51%(146)
Married37.8%(108)
Widowed11.2%(32)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married23.3%(44)
Married36.5%(69)
Widowed18%(34)
Divorced22.2%(42)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeKalb Junction, New York?

DeKalb Junction, New York has about 511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DeKalb Junction, New York?

The typical household in DeKalb Junction, New York earns about $56,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeKalb Junction, New York expensive?

In DeKalb Junction, New York, the median home is worth about $76,700, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in DeKalb Junction, New York?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in DeKalb Junction, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeKalb Junction, New York?

About 7.6% of people in DeKalb Junction, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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