U.S. County · Profile

DeKalb County

21.2KTotal Population
70Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+21.89%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

DeKalb County has a population of 21,225 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

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):8.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White90.9%19,294
Hispanic or Latino8.4%1,783
Two or More Races3.8%807
Some Other Race2.7%573
Black or African American1.7%361
Asian0.6%127
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%64
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
$46,907
37.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,684
27.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.2%
75.7% above national average
Median Age
42.1 years

Income & Poverty

$46,907Median Household Income
$27,684Per Capita Income
20.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$46,907$65,911
Families$62,165$78,106
Married-couple Families$62,165$69,625
Nonfamily Households$25,539$27,582

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, Tennessee.

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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