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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

DeKalb County

Missouri · 11,597 residents · 421.358 sq mi
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DeKalb County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,654. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $70,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,597
+16%since 1990
from 9,967 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+12%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,654
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,771 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,687
+40%since 1990
from $9,047 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.8%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,400
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$332
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+54%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(9,017)
Black7.4%(742)
Hispanic / Latino2%(197)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score25.9%(2,578)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(10,250)
Black8.8%(1,020)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(125)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score23.2%(2,690)
Diversity Score
23
−10%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 28.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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

DEKALB COUNTY VS
Clinton County
Income$70,627+123%
Home value$226,800+222%
Population21,661+121%
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DEKALB COUNTY VS
Gentry County
Income$55,848+76%
Home value$134,000+90%
Population6,384−35%
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DEKALB COUNTY VS
Andrew County
Income$75,625+139%
Home value$215,400+206%
Population18,241+86%
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DEKALB COUNTY VS
Daviess County
Income$63,984+102%
Home value$161,800+130%
Population8,558−13%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeKalb County, Missouri?

DeKalb County, Missouri has about 11,597 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in DeKalb County, Missouri earns about $31,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeKalb County, Missouri expensive?

In DeKalb County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in DeKalb County, Missouri?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in DeKalb County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Missouri?

About 10.8% of people in DeKalb County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeKalb County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, DeKalb County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,630 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 801.02Census Tract 802Census Tract 801.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 64429ZIP 64469ZIP 64474ZIP 64430ZIP 64497ZIP 64422
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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