CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2020 ACS

DeKalb County

Alabama · 71,608 residents · 777.077 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Fort Payne micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

DeKalb County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,267. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $113,600. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
71,608
+11%since 2000
from 64,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K58K63K69K74K1990201020202024DeKalb County
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,267
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,137 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,511
+42%since 2000
from $15,818 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in DeKalb County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(54,529)
Black1.4%(1,019)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(11,744)
Asian0.3%(237)
Other3.4%(2,441)
Diversity Score45.4%(32,497)
Segregation Score35.8%(25,671)
Diversity Score
45
+157%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to DeKalb County

Jefferson County
Pop 62,987
Putnam County
Pop 77,734
Dougherty County
Pop 82,616
Grant County
Pop 66,524
Places similar to DeKalb County
Head to head

Compare DeKalb County to nearby counties

DEKALB COUNTY VS
Jackson County
Income$51,908+23%
Home value$159,500+40%
Population54,281−27%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DEKALB COUNTY VS
Chattooga County
Income$50,285+19%
Home value$115,600+2%
Population25,300−66%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DEKALB COUNTY VS
Cherokee County
Income$53,863+27%
Home value$179,700+58%
Population26,413−64%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DEKALB COUNTY VS
Marshall County
Income$62,571+48%
Home value$201,500+77%
Population103,537+40%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in DeKalb County, Alabama?

DeKalb County, Alabama has about 71,608 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in DeKalb County, Alabama earns about $42,267 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 $113,600, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in DeKalb County, Alabama?

About 14.0% 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 20.7% of people in DeKalb County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeKalb County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, DeKalb County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,957 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

21 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 9607.03Census Tract 9613Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9610Census Tract 9606.02Census Tract 9603.03Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9614Census Tract 9611Census Tract 9612Census Tract 9607.01Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9607.02Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9606.01
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 35967ZIP 35962ZIP 35986ZIP 35961ZIP 35978ZIP 35968ZIP 35971ZIP 35989ZIP 35988ZIP 35981ZIP 35975ZIP 35974ZIP 35984ZIP 35963ZIP 35979
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Alabama
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →