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Population Review

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

White62.6%
Black or African American15.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management29.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services15.9%
Manufacturing10.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.3%
Retail Trade4.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.2%
Construction3.8%
Information3.1%
Public Administration2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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.