De Kalb, Mississippi Population 2022
De Kalb is a city located in Kemper County Mississippi. De Kalb has a 2020 population of 962. It is also the county seat of Kemper County. De Kalb is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -15.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,135 in 2010.
The average household income in De Kalb is $40,429 with a poverty rate of 30.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $485 per month, and the median house value is $59,800. The median age in De Kalb is 44.7 years, 40.4 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
De Kalb Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of De Kalbwas:
- Black or African American: 68.89%
- White: 30.26%
- Two or more races: 0.85%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 30.26% |
| Black or African American | 651 | 68.89% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.85% |
De Kalb Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 365 | 2.43 | 72.1 |
| Married | 117 | 3.44 | 78.6 |
| Male | 35 | 1.74 | 100 |
| Female | 77 | 3.68 | 70.1 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.03 | 60.3 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 7.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 12.93% |
| High School Graduate | 205 | 31.93% |
| Some College | 146 | 22.74% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 6.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 80 | 12.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 6.85% |
De Kalb Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| White | 239 | 228 | 77 |
| Black | 398 | 281 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
De Kalb Language by Age
De Kalb Language
99.11% of De Kalb residents speak only English, while 0.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.89% of the population.
De Kalb Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 628 | 262 | 41.72% |
| White | 251 | 9 | 3.59% |
| Other | NaN% |
30.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.84%
Male Poverty Rate
31.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in De Kalb
The race most likely to be in poverty in De Kalb is Black, with 41.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in De Kalb is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.94%.
De Kalb Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
De Kalb Married by Age and Sex
De Kalb Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
De Kalb Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 9.56% |
| Black | 46 | 10.07% |
De Kalb Veterans by Education
21.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
37.9%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
90.37%
Born in De Kalb
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of De Kalb residents were born in the United States, with 90.37% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,135 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,103 | -32 | -2.82% |
| 2012 | 1,102 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,090 | -12 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 1,077 | -13 | -1.19% |
| 2015 | 1,051 | -26 | -2.41% |
| 2016 | 1,042 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 1,031 | -11 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 1,022 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2019 | 1,007 | -15 | -1.47% |
| 2020 | 992 | -15 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 977 | -15 | -1.51% |
| 2022 | 962 | -15 | -1.54% |