DeKalb County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 100,703 | — | #616 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,724 | -5.9% | #1,146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.7 years | -15.9% | #3,091 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $243,600 | -13.6% | #942 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,049 | -9.8% | #843 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | +17.5% | #1,914 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
DeKalb County has a population of 100,703, making it the #616 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in DeKalb County is $70,724, ranking #1,146 out of 3,222 counties — 5.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in DeKalb County is $243,600 (-13.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,049/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.4%.
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94.9% of residents in DeKalb County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About DeKalb County, Illinois
DeKalb County, Illinois has a total population of 100,703, making it the 616th most populous county in the United States. The median age in DeKalb County is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in DeKalb County is $70,724, which ranks #1,146 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in DeKalb County is $243,600, 13.6% below the national median. Renters in DeKalb County pay a median gross rent of $1,049 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In DeKalb County, 33.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.0 min.
DeKalb County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.8%).
All data for DeKalb County, Illinois 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.