DeKalb, Illinois Population 2022
DeKalb is a city located in Illinois. DeKalb has a 2020 population of 39,576. DeKalb is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -1.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,290 in 2010.
The average household income in DeKalb is $63,151 with a poverty rate of 26.44%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $889 per month, and the median house value is $165,500. The median age in DeKalb is 25 years, 25 years for males, and 24.9 years for females.
DeKalb Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of DeKalbwas:
- White: 71.76%
- Black or African American: 13.64%
- Two or more races: 5.91%
- Other race: 4.87%
- Asian: 3.70%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,827 | 71.76% |
| Black or African American | 5,861 | 13.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 55 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 1,588 | 3.70% |
| Some Other Race | 2,091 | 4.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2,539 | 5.91% |
DeKalb Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,839 | 2.45 | 41.2 |
| Married | 5,074 | 3.3 | 75.3 |
| Male | 649 | 3.27 | 40.5 |
| Female | 2,081 | 3.45 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 8,035 | 1.59 | 24.9 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 692 | 3.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,158 | 5.36% |
| High School Graduate | 4,830 | 22.34% |
| Some College | 4,596 | 21.26% |
| Associates Degree | 2,119 | 9.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,918 | 22.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,303 | 15.28% |
DeKalb Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 30 | 27 | 27 |
| Asian | 622 | 592 | 473 |
| 2+ Races | 715 | 698 | 401 |
| White | 15,730 | 14,842 | 6,281 |
| Black | 1,909 | 1,815 | 546 |
| Hispanic | 2,747 | 1,925 | 505 |
| Other Race | 1,059 | 498 | 146 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 90.00%.
$35,755
Average Earnings
$42,267
Average Male
$26,504
Average Female
DeKalb Language by Age
DeKalb Language
81.99% of DeKalb residents speak only English, while 18.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.98% of the population.
DeKalb Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,451 | 950 | 65.47% |
| Black | 4,627 | 2,334 | 50.44% |
| Native | 55 | 18 | 32.73% |
| Hispanic | 6,069 | 1,481 | 24.40% |
| White | 25,040 | 5,428 | 21.68% |
| Other | 303 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,298 | 339 | 14.75% |
26.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.18%
Male Poverty Rate
27.68%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in DeKalb
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeKalb is Asian, with 65.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeKalb is Multiple, with 14.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.92%.
DeKalb Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
DeKalb Married by Age and Sex
DeKalb 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.
DeKalb Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,393 | 5.41% |
| Black | 129 | 3.13% |
| Other Race | 59 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 3.04% |
DeKalb Veterans by Education
7.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
71.89%
Born in DeKalb
90.82%
Native Born
9.18%
Foreign Born
6.22%
Non Citizen
2.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.82% of DeKalb residents were born in the United States, with 71.89% having been born in Illinois. 6.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,579 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 5,904 | 3,325 | 8.63% |
| 1910 | 8,102 | 2,198 | 3.22% |
| 1920 | 7,871 | -231 | -0.29% |
| 1930 | 8,545 | 674 | 0.82% |
| 1940 | 9,146 | 601 | 0.68% |
| 1950 | 11,708 | 2,562 | 2.50% |
| 1960 | 18,486 | 6,778 | 4.67% |
| 1970 | 32,949 | 14,463 | 5.95% |
| 1980 | 33,157 | 208 | 0.06% |
| 1990 | 34,925 | 1,768 | 0.52% |
| 2000 | 39,018 | 4,093 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 43,862 | 4,844 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 43,505 | -357 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 43,148 | -357 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 42,791 | -357 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 42,434 | -357 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 42,077 | -357 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 41,720 | -357 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 41,363 | -357 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 41,006 | -357 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 40,649 | -357 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 40,290 | -359 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 39,933 | -357 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 39,576 | -357 | -0.89% |