DeKalb County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,959 | — | #1,825 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,153 | -29.3% | #2,587 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,543 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $235,500 | -16.5% | #1,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | -27.9% | #1,827 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% | +47.3% | #2,528 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
DeKalb County has a population of 20,959, making it the #1,825 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in DeKalb County is $53,153, ranking #2,587 out of 3,222 counties — 29.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.6% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in DeKalb County is $235,500 (-16.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $839/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.6%.
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91.3% of residents in DeKalb County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About DeKalb County, Tennessee
DeKalb County, Tennessee has a total population of 20,959, making it the 1,825th most populous county in the United States. The median age in DeKalb County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in DeKalb County is $53,153, which ranks #2,587 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in DeKalb County is $235,500, 16.5% below the national median. Renters in DeKalb County pay a median gross rent of $839 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In DeKalb County, 20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.7 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 Hispanic or Latino (7.7%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for DeKalb County, Tennessee 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.