DeKalb County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,807 | — | #1,122 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,331 | -1.1% | #883 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | -1.3% | #2,498 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $194,100 | -31.1% | #1,467 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $861 | -26.0% | #1,667 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -24.5% | #682 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
DeKalb County has a population of 43,807, making it the #1,122 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in DeKalb County is $74,331, ranking #883 out of 3,222 counties — 1.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in DeKalb County is $194,100 (-31.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $861/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.
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93.5% of residents in DeKalb County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About DeKalb County, Indiana
DeKalb County, Indiana has a total population of 43,807, making it the 1,122nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in DeKalb County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in DeKalb County is $74,331, which ranks #883 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in DeKalb County is $194,100, 31.1% below the national median. Renters in DeKalb County pay a median gross rent of $861 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In DeKalb County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
DeKalb County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for DeKalb County, Indiana 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.