U.S. County · Profile

DeKalb County

72.6KTotal Population
93Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+12.62%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

DeKalb County has a population of 72,569 as of 2023. It is located in Alabama.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of DeKalb County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):15.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White82.5%59,869
Hispanic or Latino15.4%11,176
Some Other Race9.0%6,531
Two or More Races4.9%3,556
Black or African American1.5%1,089
American Indian/Alaska Native1.5%1,089
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.6%435
Asian0.1%73

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for DeKalb County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,920
35.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,915
35.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.2%
75.7% above national average
Median Age
39.6 years

Income & Poverty

$47,920Median Household Income
$24,915Per Capita Income
20.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,920$64,545
Families$59,225$75,673
Married-couple Families$59,225$66,332
Nonfamily Households$23,747$25,647

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for DeKalb County, Alabama.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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