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DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is a unified school district in Tennessee with a community population of 20,959. The median household income is $53,153 and the median age is 41.9.
20,959
Population
69
People / sq mi
$53,153
Median Income
41.9
Median Age
DeKalb County School District covers 304 sq mi of land at 68.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,153
Median Household Income
$30,133
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$235,500
Median Home Value
$839
Median Rent
72.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.5%
High School+
20.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
DeKalb County School District serves a community with a population of 20,959 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Tennessee.
The median household income in DeKalb County School District is $53,153, with a per capita income of $30,133. The poverty rate is 13.6%.
DeKalb County School District is 88.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In DeKalb County School District, 84.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in DeKalb County School District is $235,500, with a median rent of $839. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.
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Data for DeKalb County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4700990).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.