State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
294.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.51%
Growth Since 2010
-16.07%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
De Kalb, Mississippi Population 2021
977
De Kalb is a city located in Kemper County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Kemper County. With a 2020 population of 977, it is the 154th largest city in Mississippi and the 10389th largest city in the United States . De Kalb is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -16.07% 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 294 people per square mile.
The average household income in De Kalb is $40,429 with a poverty rate of 25.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $482 per month, and the median house value is $65,700. 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 Kalb was:
- Black or African American: 75.63%
- White: 23.97%
- Two or more races: 0.39%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of De Kalb, Mississippi is 977 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,022.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,164.
De Kalb, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 959 | 75.63% |
| White | 304 | 23.97% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.39% |
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De Kalb Population by Race
De Kalb Population Pyramid $2021
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De Kalb Population by Age
De Kalb Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 480 | 2.52 | 69 |
| Non Family | 188 | 1.09 | 53.2 |
| Married | 171 | 3.75 | 77.8 |
| Female | 64 | 3.95 | 64.1 |
| Male | 57 | 1.95 | 100 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
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De Kalb Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 9.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 14.45% |
| High School Graduate | 319 | 36.88% |
| Some College | 189 | 21.85% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 6.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 5.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 6.36% |
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De Kalb Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
De Kalb Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 619 | 437 | 32 |
| White | 244 | 222 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 Educational Attainment by Race
De Kalb Earnings by Educational Attainment
De Kalb Language by Age
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De Kalb Language
99.58% of De Kalb residents speak only English, while 0.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.42% of the population.
De Kalb Language
De Kalb Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 936 | 286 | 30.56% |
| White | 269 | 17 | 6.32% |
25.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.58%
Male Poverty Rate
26.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in De Kalb
The race most likely to be in poverty in De Kalb is Black, with 30.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in De Kalb is White, with 6.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.38%.
De Kalb Poverty
De Kalb Poverty Rate by Education
De Kalb Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.6%
Female Marriage Rate
De Kalb Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
De Kalb Marital Status by Race
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De Kalb Marital Status
De Kalb Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 48 | 6.50% |
| White | 14 | 5.58% |
De Kalb Veterans by Race
De Kalb Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
79.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
De Kalb Veterans by Education
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37.5%
Labor Force Participation
34.7%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
De Kalb Employment by Age
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De Kalb Employment by Race
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De Kalb Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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 92.90% 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.
De Kalb Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 977 | -15 | -1.51% |
| 2020 | 992 | -15 | -1.49% |
| 2019 | 1,007 | -15 | -1.47% |
| 2018 | 1,022 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 1,031 | -11 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 1,042 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 1,051 | -26 | -2.41% |
| 2014 | 1,077 | -13 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 1,090 | -12 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 1,102 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 1,103 | -32 | -2.82% |
| 2010 | 1,135 | 0.00% |