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DeKalb County

Indiana · 43,265 residents · 362.834 sq mi
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DeKalb County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,415. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $129,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
43,265
+7%since 2000
from 40,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+15%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K40K42K45K1990201020202024DeKalb County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,415
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,909 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,782
+48%since 2000
from $19,448 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(39,009)
Black0.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(676)
Asian0.3%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(2,247)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(40,232)
Black0.4%(183)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,185)
Asian0.5%(225)
Other1.4%(624)
Diversity Score12.6%(5,445)
Segregation Score12.9%(5,599)
Diversity Score
13
+126%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeKalb County, Indiana?

DeKalb County, Indiana has about 43,265 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in DeKalb County, Indiana earns about $58,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeKalb County, Indiana expensive?

In DeKalb County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $129,100, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in DeKalb County, Indiana?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in DeKalb County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Indiana?

About 11.0% of people in DeKalb County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeKalb County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, DeKalb County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,941 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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