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DeKalb Junction

New York · 485 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 $28,875. Population has fallen 26% since 2019, a loss of 172 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,600. Households here earn about 59% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
−26%since 2019
from 657 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
−26%since 2019
from 165 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+6%since 2019
from 37.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
290398507616724201020202024DeKalb Junction
2024511
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,875
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,938 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,070
−18%since 2019
from $21,998 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2019
from 30.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $515 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.7% in 2019
20.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+21%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(654)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(37)
Diversity Score18.4%(89)
Diversity Score
18
+1517%since 2019
from 1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 81.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+26%since 2019
from 20.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2019
from 76.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 22.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
Female
45.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeKalb Junction, New York?

DeKalb Junction, New York has about 485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in DeKalb Junction, New York earns about $28,875 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in DeKalb Junction, New York?

About 9.0% 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 20.4% 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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