State
Land Area
3.3 sq mi
Density
303.1/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.69%
Growth Since 2010
-13.57%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
De Kalb is a city located in Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 1,006, it is the 153rd largest city in Mississippi and the 10276th largest city in the United States. De Kalb is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -13.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,164 in 2010. De Kalb reached it's highest population of 1,135 in 2010. Spanning over 3 miles, De Kalb has a population density of 303 people per square mile.
The average household income in De Kalb is $46,915 with a poverty rate of 20.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $464 per month, and the median house value is $67,300. The median age in De Kalb is 46.8 years, 47 years for males, and 46.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.1 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of De Kalb was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 924 | 72.30% |
| White | 344 | 26.92% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.78% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 470 | 2.6 | 67.9 |
| Married | 188 | 3.66 | 81.9 |
| Non Family | 173 | 1.11 | 46.8 |
| Male | 58 | 2.69 | 100 |
| Female | 51 | 3.61 | 51 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 5.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 101 | 11.21% |
| High School Graduate | 363 | 40.29% |
| Some College | 202 | 22.42% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 5.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 9.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 5.77% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 609 | 482 | 72 |
| White | 286 | 265 | 57 |
| Multiple Races | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
99.18% of De Kalb residents speak only English, while 0.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 913 | 245 | 26.83% |
| White | 298 | 11 | 3.69% |
20.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.50%
Male Poverty Rate
27.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in De Kalb is Black, with 26.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in De Kalb is White, with 3.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.38%.
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 48 | 7.14% |
| White | 28 | 8.95% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
39.4%
Labor Force Participation
38.1%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
100.00% of De Kalb residents were born in the United States, with 88.26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,006 | -7 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 1,013 | -7 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 1,020 | -14 | -1.35% |
| 2017 | 1,034 | -7 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 1,041 | -12 | -1.14% |
| 2015 | 1,053 | -26 | -2.41% |
| 2014 | 1,079 | -15 | -1.37% |
| 2013 | 1,094 | -10 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 1,104 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 1,105 | -30 | -2.64% |
| 2010 | 1,135 | 0.00% |