DeKalb County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,876 | — | #2,425 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,826 | -7.1% | #1,207 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,440 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $169,200 | -40.0% | #1,824 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | -29.8% | #1,981 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -31.2% | #500 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
DeKalb County has a population of 10,876, making it the #2,425 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in DeKalb County is $69,826, ranking #1,207 out of 3,222 counties — 7.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in DeKalb County is $169,200 (-40.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $817/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.1%.
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93.3% of residents in DeKalb County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About DeKalb County, Missouri
DeKalb County, Missouri has a total population of 10,876, making it the 2,425th most populous county in the United States. The median age in DeKalb County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in DeKalb County is $69,826, which ranks #1,207 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in DeKalb County is $169,200, 40.0% below the national median. Renters in DeKalb County pay a median gross rent of $817 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In DeKalb County, 16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.8 min.
DeKalb County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.5%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for DeKalb County, Missouri 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.