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DeKalb County

Tennessee · 18,723 residents · 304.415 sq mi
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DeKalb County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,863. 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 is $98,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,723
+7%since 2000
from 17,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+9%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
$34,863
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,359 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,976
+4%since 2000
from $17,217 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(16,338)
Black1.4%(249)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(633)
Asian0.1%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(2,194)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(16,980)
Black1.2%(233)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,239)
Asian0.3%(48)
Other1.1%(206)
Diversity Score21.4%(4,010)
Diversity Score
21
+70%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeKalb County, Tennessee?

DeKalb County, Tennessee has about 18,723 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in DeKalb County, Tennessee earns about $34,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeKalb County, Tennessee expensive?

In DeKalb County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $98,000, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in DeKalb County, Tennessee?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in DeKalb County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Tennessee?

About 19.2% of people in DeKalb County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeKalb County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, DeKalb County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,363 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9202.01Census Tract 9203Census Tract 9201.02Census Tract 9201.01Census Tract 9202.02
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 37166ZIP 37012ZIP 37095ZIP 37059
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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