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De Kalb

Texas · 1,527 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 $34,178. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,600. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,527
−14%since 2000
from 1,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,115 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024De Kalb
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,178
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,713 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,947
+67%since 2000
from $14,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(917)
Black24.8%(378)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(147)
Asian1%(16)
Other2.1%(32)
Diversity Score68.3%(1,043)
Diversity Score
68
+18%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Kalb, Texas?

De Kalb, Texas has about 1,527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Kalb, Texas earns about $34,178 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 $78,600, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in De Kalb, Texas?

About 12.2% 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 22.9% 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 449 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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