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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

DeKalb County

Alabama · 54,651 residents · 777.077 sq mi
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DeKalb County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,135. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 9,801 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,651
−15%vs 2000
vs 64,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K58K63K69K74K1990201020202024DeKalb County
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,135
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,137 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,604
−39%vs 2000
vs $15,818 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$254
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $370 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.7% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(58,436)
Black1.7%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(3,578)
Asian0.2%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(11,370)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(52,902)
Black1.9%(1,019)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(269)
Asian0.3%(140)
Other1.1%(590)
Diversity Score9%(4,895)
Diversity Score
9
−49%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.0%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare DeKalb County to nearby counties

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Income$51,908+158%
Home value$159,500+303%
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DEKALB COUNTY VS
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Income$50,285+150%
Home value$115,600+192%
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DEKALB COUNTY VS
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Home value$179,700+354%
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DEKALB COUNTY VS
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Income$62,571+211%
Home value$201,500+409%
Population103,537+40%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeKalb County, Alabama?

DeKalb County, Alabama has about 54,651 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in DeKalb County, Alabama?

The typical household in DeKalb County, Alabama earns about $20,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeKalb County, Alabama expensive?

In DeKalb County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $39,600, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in DeKalb County, Alabama?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in DeKalb County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Alabama?

About 17.4% of people in DeKalb County, Alabama 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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