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DeKalb Independent School District
DeKalb Independent School District is a unified school district in Texas with a community population of 4,847. The median household income is $55,464 and the median age is 42.1.
4,847
Population
19
People / sq mi
$55,464
Median Income
42.1
Median Age
DeKalb Independent School District covers 255 sq mi of land at 19.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,464
Median Household Income
$28,819
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$139,500
Median Home Value
$823
Median Rent
65.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.7%
High School+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
DeKalb Independent School District serves a community with a population of 4,847 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Texas.
The median household income in DeKalb Independent School District is $55,464, with a per capita income of $28,819. The poverty rate is 5.8%.
DeKalb Independent School District is 72.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In DeKalb Independent School District, 92.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in DeKalb Independent School District is $139,500, with a median rent of $823. The homeownership rate is 65.1%.
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Data for DeKalb Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4816570).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.