DeKalb County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72,269 | — | #773 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,204 | -31.9% | #2,708 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,247 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,700 | -45.8% | #2,196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $693 | -40.4% | #2,762 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | +77.4% | #2,858 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
DeKalb County has a population of 72,269, making it the #773 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in DeKalb County is $51,204, ranking #2,708 out of 3,222 counties — 31.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.4% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in DeKalb County is $152,700 (-45.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $693/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.3%.
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84.5% of residents in DeKalb County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.9% below the national rate.
About DeKalb County, Alabama
DeKalb County, Alabama has a total population of 72,269, making it the 773rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in DeKalb County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in DeKalb County is $51,204, which ranks #2,708 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in DeKalb County is $152,700, 45.8% below the national median. Renters in DeKalb County pay a median gross rent of $693 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In DeKalb County, 14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
DeKalb County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.1%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for DeKalb County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.