Dekalb County Summary

Life in Dekalb County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dekalb County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dekalb County:

  • The population in Dekalb County is 43,312.

  • The median home value in Dekalb County is $197,600.

  • The median income in Dekalb County is $68,110.

  • The median rent in Dekalb County is $783.

  • The unemployment rate in Dekalb County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Dekalb County is 10.0%.

  • The average high in Dekalb County is 66.8° and there are 89.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dekalb County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dekalb County

Auburn, IN Population 13,316

Garrett, IN Population 6,434

Butler, IN Population 2,746

Waterloo, IN Population 2,136

Hamilton, IN Population 1,693

Ashley, IN Population 1,135

St. Joe, IN Population 429

Altona, IN Population 421

Corunna, IN Population 137

Map Of Dekalb County

Dekalb County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Dekalb County is 66.8°.

  • There are 76.79 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 89.1 inches of rain each year with 10.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:19 hours of sun each day in Dekalb County.

StatDekalb County
Mean High66.8
Nice Days76.79
Rainfall89.1
Snowfall10.3
Sunny_hours4:19
66.8°
Average High
89.1
Inches of Rain

Dekalb County Photos

Auburn In Downtown
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cu | CC BY-SA 3.0
Eckhart Public Library
Source: Wikipedia User MrHarman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Will Cuppy Grave Marker
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cu | CC BY-SA 3.0
Storefront Church Auburn In
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cu | CC BY-SA 3.0
Auburn Indiana Courthouse Night
Source: Public Domain
Auburn In City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Walter, a.k.a. Cu | CC BY-SA 3.0

Dekalb County Demographics

Population over time in Dekalb County

The current population in Dekalb County is 43,312. The population has increased 0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 43,059 -0.3%
2021 43,193 0.6%
2020 42,927 -

Gender in Dekalb County

  • Dekalb County is 50.2% female with 21,727 female residents.

  • Dekalb County is 49.8% male with 21,584 male residents.

Female
50.2% (21,727)
Male
49.8% (21,584)
Gender Dekalb County IN USA
Female 50.2% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dekalb County

Dekalb County is:

  • 94.3% White with 40,839 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 102 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 172 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 16 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 842 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.1% Hispanic with 1,328 Hispanic residents.

White
94.3% (40,839)
African American
0.2% (102)
American Indian
0.0% (13)
Asian
0.4% (172)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (16)
Two Or More
1.9% (842)
Hispanic
3.1% (1,328)

Table: Dekalb County By Race

Race Dekalb County IN USA
White 94.3% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.1% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Dekalb County, Indiana

  • 3.0% of households in Dekalb County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Dekalb County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Dekalb County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Dekalb County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Dekalb County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Dekalb County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Dekalb County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Dekalb County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Dekalb County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Dekalb County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.0% (1,277)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (1,341)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.3% (3,175)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.5% (4,111)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (5,779)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (7,977)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.4% (7,548)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.7% (8,110)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (2,081)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (1,910)
Income Dekalb County IN USA
Less than $10,000 3.0% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.4% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.7% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dekalb County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,299)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,598)
High School / GED
43% (18,624)
Some College
19% (8,229)
Associate's Degree
10% (4,331)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (5,630)
Master's Degree
5% (2,165)
Professional Degree
1% (433)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Dekalb County IN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 43% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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