DeKalb city, IL — Population & Demographics
DeKalb city, IL has a population of 40,464. The median household income is $46,564 and the median age is 25.4.
40,464
Population
$46,564
Median Income
$202,900
Median Home Value
25.4
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 15.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$46,564
Median Household Income
$27,180
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$202,900
Median Home Value
$1,030
Median Rent
42.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.6%
High School+
35.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
74.4%
Public Transit
4.7%
Work From Home
23.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.8%
Foreign Born
81.8%
Non-English at Home
4.0%
Veterans
10.5%
With Disability
94.0%
Health Insurance
94.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Information | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
DeKalb city, IL has a population of 40,464 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in DeKalb city, IL is $46,564, with 18.9% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in DeKalb city, IL is $202,900, with median rent at $1,030.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.