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DeKalb County

Missouri · 12,892 residents · 421.358 sq mi
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DeKalb County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,267. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,892
+11%since 2000
from 11,597 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,267
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,654 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,916
+33%since 2000
from $12,687 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(10,250)
Black8.8%(1,020)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(125)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(2,690)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(11,045)
Black11.3%(1,454)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(219)
Asian0.2%(31)
Other3.5%(447)
Diversity Score35.7%(4,606)
Diversity Score
36
+54%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeKalb County, Missouri?

DeKalb County, Missouri has about 12,892 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in DeKalb County, Missouri earns about $43,267 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 $115,100, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in DeKalb County, Missouri?

About 12.0% 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 9.5% 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 2,925 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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