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De Kalb

Texas · 1,699 residents · 1.369 sq mi
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De Kalb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,054. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,400. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,699
−4%since 2000
from 1,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,241 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.5
−1%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024De Kalb
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,054
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,713 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$16,876
+18%since 2000
from $14,360 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
32.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$73,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$481
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
25.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
39.5% rent
16.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
17.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
55.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.3
+43%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(1,156)
Black30.5%(540)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(43)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(1,021)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(1,075)
Black27.4%(465)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(109)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other6.1%(104)
Diversity Score68.6%(1,165)
69
+19%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
75.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
23.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
17.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
18.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

55.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
44.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
12.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Kalb, Texas?

De Kalb, Texas has about 1,699 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Kalb, Texas earns about $32,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Kalb, Texas expensive?

In De Kalb, Texas, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in De Kalb, Texas?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in De Kalb, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Kalb, Texas?

About 32.9% of people in De Kalb, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Kalb, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, De Kalb, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 277 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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