DeKalb, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In DeKalb, Illinois Summary
Life in DeKalb research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in DeKalb over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in DeKalb:
The population in DeKalb is 40,697.
The median home value in DeKalb is $202,603.
The median income in DeKalb is $47,410.
The cost of living in DeKalb is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in DeKalb is $1,003.
The unemployment rate in DeKalb is 10.7%.
The poverty rate in DeKalb is 26.6%.
The average high in DeKalb is 58.3° and the average low is 38.3°.
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Dekalb, IL Crime Report
Crime in DeKalb summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in DeKalb. Key points include:
There were 1,268 total crimes in DeKalb in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in DeKalb is 3,126.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in DeKalb is 547.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in DeKalb is 2,579.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in DeKalb is 34.52% 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 | 1,268 | 3,126.6 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 222 | 547.4 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.5 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 31 | 76.4 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 125 | 308.2 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,046 | 2,579.2 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 80 | 197.3 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 906 | 2,234.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 60 | 147.9 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Dekalb, IL Cost Of Living
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 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in DeKalb is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in DeKalb is $202,603.
The median income in DeKalb is $47,410.
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 | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 90 | 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
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DeKalb Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in DeKalb
The current population in DeKalb is 40,697. The population has decreased -7.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40,697 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 42,839 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 43,141 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 43,269 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 43,483 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 44,092 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 44,281 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 44,340 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 44,273 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 43,995 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in DeKalb
DeKalb is:
59.5% White with 24,231 White residents.
14.5% African American with 5,913 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 65 American Indian residents.
4.7% Asian with 1,914 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 65 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 1,950 Two Or More residents.
16.1% Hispanic with 6,559 Hispanic residents.
| Race | DeKalb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.5% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 14.5% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in DeKalb
DeKalb is 50.2% female with 20,410 female residents.
DeKalb is 49.8% male with 20,287 male residents.
| Gender | DeKalb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in DeKalb for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in DeKalb completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in DeKalb completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in DeKalb completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in DeKalb completed some college.
10.0% of adults in DeKalb completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in DeKalb completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in DeKalb completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in DeKalb completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in DeKalb completed doctorate degree.
| Education | DeKalb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For DeKalb, Illinois
13.6% of households in DeKalb earn Less than $10,000.
5.2% of households in DeKalb earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in DeKalb earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in DeKalb earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in DeKalb earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.8% of households in DeKalb earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in DeKalb earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.5% of households in DeKalb earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in DeKalb earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in DeKalb earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | DeKalb | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.6% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.5% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
