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Crime in DeKalb summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in DeKalb. Key points include:
There were 1,169 total crimes in DeKalb in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in DeKalb is 2,907.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in DeKalb is 393.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in DeKalb is 2,514.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in DeKalb is 37.19% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In DeKalb Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
DeKalb / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,169 | 2,907.4 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 158 | 393.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 34.8 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 83 | 206.4 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,011 | 2,514.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 136 | 338.2 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 854 | 2,124.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 52.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in DeKalb summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in DeKalb. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in DeKalb is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in DeKalb is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in DeKalb is $222,142.
The median income in DeKalb is $46,481.
Dekalb's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In DeKalb Comparison Table
| Living Expense | DeKalb | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dekalb, IL Weather
The average high in DeKalb is 58.3° and the average low is 38.3°.
There are 70.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.2 inches of precipitation each year with 31.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | DeKalb |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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DeKalb Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in DeKalb
The current population in DeKalb is 40,443. The population has decreased 8.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,443 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 40,464 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 40,697 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 41,083 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 42,961 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 42,908 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 42,839 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 43,141 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 43,269 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 43,483 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 44,092 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 44,281 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 44,340 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 44,273 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 43,995 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in DeKalb
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DeKalb is:
56.4% White with 22,790 White residents.
13.8% African American with 5,587 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 159 American Indian residents.
4.0% Asian with 1,627 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 91 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 2,131 Two Or More residents.
19.9% Hispanic with 8,058 Hispanic residents.
| Race | DeKalb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.4% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.8% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in DeKalb
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DeKalb is 50.9% female with 20,588 female residents.
DeKalb is 49.1% male with 19,855 male residents.
| Gender | DeKalb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in DeKalb for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in DeKalb completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in DeKalb completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in DeKalb completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in DeKalb completed some college.
9.0% of adults in DeKalb completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in DeKalb completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in DeKalb completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in DeKalb completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in DeKalb completed doctorate degree.
| Education | DeKalb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For DeKalb, Illinois
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15.6% of households in DeKalb earn Less than $10,000.
5.6% of households in DeKalb earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in DeKalb earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in DeKalb earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.6% of households in DeKalb earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in DeKalb earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in DeKalb earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.5% of households in DeKalb earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in DeKalb earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.6% of households in DeKalb earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | DeKalb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.5% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
