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 11,176.

  • The median home value in Dekalb County is $225,964.

  • The median income in Dekalb County is $69,093.

  • The median rent in Dekalb County is $796.

  • The unemployment rate in Dekalb County is 2.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Dekalb County is 8.7%.

  • The average high in Dekalb County is 71.3° and there are 95.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dekalb County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dekalb County

Cameron, MO Population 8,721

Maysville, MO Population 1,106

Stewartsville, MO Population 781

Union Star, MO Population 510

Osborn, MO Population 369

Clarksdale, MO Population 316

Amity, MO Population 71

Weatherby, MO Population 68

Map Of Dekalb County

Dekalb County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Dekalb County is 71.3°.

  • There are 78.12 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 95.0 inches of rain each year with 7.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:28 hours of sun each day in Dekalb County.

StatDekalb County
Mean High71.3
Nice Days78.12
Rainfall95.0
Snowfall7.6
Sunny Hours5:28
71.3°
Average High
95.0
Inches of Rain

Dekalb County Photos

Cameron Town
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Cameron Depot
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Dekalb County Demographics

Population over time in Dekalb County

The current population in Dekalb County is 11,176. The population has decreased -7.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 11,639 -2.0%
2022 11,872 -5.2%
2021 12,526 -

Gender in Dekalb County

  • Dekalb County is 42.0% female with 4,689 female residents.

  • Dekalb County is 58.0% male with 6,487 male residents.

Female
42.0% (4,689)
Male
58.0% (6,487)
Gender Dekalb County MO USA
Female 42.0% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 58.0% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Dekalb County

Dekalb County is:

  • 87.0% White with 9,721 White residents.

  • 6.6% African American with 736 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 38 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 77 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 11 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 331 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 262 Hispanic residents.

White
87.0% (9,721)
African American
6.6% (736)
American Indian
0.3% (38)
Asian
0.7% (77)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (11)
Two Or More
3.0% (331)
Hispanic
2.3% (262)

Table: Dekalb County By Race

Race Dekalb County MO USA
White 87.0% 76.8% 58.2%
African American 6.6% 11.0% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.7% 2.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.0% 4.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.3% 5.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Dekalb County, Missouri

  • 3.3% of households in Dekalb County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Dekalb County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Dekalb County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Dekalb County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Dekalb County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Dekalb County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Dekalb County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Dekalb County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Dekalb County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Dekalb County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (364)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (399)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.0% (1,119)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.2% (917)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.7% (1,089)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (2,039)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.5% (2,072)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.4% (1,942)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (754)
$200,000 or more
4.3% (476)
Income Dekalb County MO USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 4.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.0% 7.6% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 7.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.7% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.5% 13.3% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.4% 16.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 7.7% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 8.1% 12.6%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed 9-12th grade.

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

  • 24.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
4% (558)
9-12th Grade
7% (782)
High School / GED
43% (4,805)
Some College
24% (2,682)
Associate's Degree
7% (782)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (1,117)
Master's Degree
4% (447)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Dekalb County MO USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 43% 30% 26%
Some College 24% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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