U.S. County · Profile

DeKalb County

100.3KTotal Population
159Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+12.76%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

DeKalb County has a population of 100,288 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

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):12.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White79.2%79,428
Hispanic or Latino12.3%12,335
Black or African American7.7%7,722
Two or More Races6.5%6,519
Some Other Race3.7%3,711
Asian2.4%2,407
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%401
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

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
$68,617
8.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,196
10.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.4%
33.9% above national average
Median Age
31.8 years

Income & Poverty

$68,617Median Household Income
$34,196Per Capita Income
15.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$68,617$86,040
Families$91,538$106,923
Married-couple Families$91,538$102,523
Nonfamily Households$38,838$41,945

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, Illinois.

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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