DeKalb, IL

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2022 Population

40,697

0.94% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

24.9

0.797% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

26.6%

0.878% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$47,410

3.99% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$192,200

12.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

20,378

0.663% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, DeKalb, IL had a population of 40.7k people with a median age of 24.9 and a median household income of $47,410. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of DeKalb, IL declined from 41,083 to 40,697, a −0.94% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,591 to $47,410, a 3.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.5%), White (Hispanic) (5.89%), Other (Hispanic) (5.08%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.79%).

None of the households in DeKalb, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.6% of the residents in DeKalb, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in DeKalb, IL are Northern Illinois University (4,352 degrees awarded in 2022) and Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology (29 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in DeKalb, IL was $192,200, and the homeownership rate was 42.1%.

Most people in DeKalb, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in DeKalb, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

DeKalb, IL is home to a population of 40.7k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 9.93% of DeKalb, IL residents were born outside of the country (4.04k people).

In 2022, there were 4.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.2k people) in DeKalb, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.6%

2022 Citizenship

92.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.6% of DeKalb, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in DeKalb, IL was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in DeKalb, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.2k ± 746
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.91k ± 633
White (Hispanic)
2.4k ± 627

16.1%

Hispanic Population

6.56k people

16.1% of the people in DeKalb, IL are hispanic (6.56k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in DeKalb, IL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

9.93%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.04k people

10.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.4k people

As of 2022, 9.93% of DeKalb, IL residents (4.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in DeKalb, IL was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in DeKalb, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
545 ± 217
Vietnam
342 ± 133
Gulf War (1990s)
268 ± 157

DeKalb, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of DeKalb, IL employs 20.4k people. The largest industries in DeKalb, IL are Educational Services (3,678 people), Retail Trade (2,834 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,496 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($55,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,142), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,857).

Employment

Occupations

20.4k

2022 Value

± 1,357

−0.663%

1 Year decline

± 9.27%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in DeKalb, IL declined at a rate of −0.663%, from 20.5k employees to 20.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeKalb, IL, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,212 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,061 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,819 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeKalb, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.4k

2022 Value

± 1,357

−0.663%

1 Year decline

± 9.27%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in DeKalb, IL declined at a rate of −0.663%, from 20.5k employees to 20.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeKalb, IL, are Educational Services (3,678 people), Retail Trade (2,834 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,496 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeKalb, IL, though some of these residents may live in DeKalb, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,779

Median earning men ± $2,953

$21,751

Median earning women ± $1,666

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($117,656), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,250), and Wholesale Trade ($59,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($42,772), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,083), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,512).

Civics

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Education

In 2022, universities in DeKalb, IL awarded 4,381 degrees. The student population of DeKalb, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 7,135 male students and 8,591 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in DeKalb, IL are White (2,491 and 60.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (777 and 18.8%), Black or African American (399 and 9.67%), and Asian (276 and 6.69%).

The largest universities in DeKalb, IL by number of degrees awarded are Northern Illinois University (4,352 and 99.3%) and Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology (29 and 0.662%).

The most popular majors in DeKalb, IL are General Business Administration & Management (272 and 6.21%), General Psychology (221 and 5.04%), and Computer Science (169 and 3.86%).

The median tuition cost in DeKalb, IL for a public four year colleges is $9,792 for in-state students and $9,792 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in DeKalb, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 15,726 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 15,726 students enrolled in DeKalb, IL, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,335 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
193 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
166 degrees awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
153 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in DeKalb, IL was General Psychology with 193 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in DeKalb, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northern Illinois University
4,352 degrees awarded
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Illinois University with 4,352 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,035 men were awarded degrees from institutions in DeKalb, IL, which is 0.867 times less than the 2,346 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,491 degrees mean that there were 3.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 777 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,792) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.62M), Some college (2.15M), and Bachelors Degree (2.1M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in DeKalb, IL was $192,200 in 2022, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $171,100 to $192,200, a 12.3% increase. The homeownership rate in DeKalb, IL is 42.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in DeKalb, IL have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in DeKalb, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in DeKalb, IL is $47,410. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in DeKalb, IL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $80,833, followed by Census Tract 14 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $79,356 and $75,526.

Housing

Property

$192,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,594

$6,750

Median Property Taxes

±$500

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In DeKalb, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in DeKalb, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.1%

Homeownership

2022

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 42.1% of the housing units in DeKalb, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 39.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in DeKalb, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9
Census Tract 14
Census Tract 7

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in DeKalb, IL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $80,833, followed by Census Tract 14 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $79,356 and $75,526.

The following map shows all of the places in DeKalb, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,410

Median Household Income

± $3,432

16k

Number of Households

± 1,176

In 2022, the median household income of the 16k households in DeKalb, IL grew to $47,410 from the previous year's value of $45,591.

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for DeKalb, IL is from DeKalb, IL.

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This chart shows the number of workers in DeKalb, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Walked (6.2%)

In 2022, 76.1% of workers in DeKalb, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who walked to work (6.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeKalb, IL have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.64% of the workforce in DeKalb, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in DeKalb, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in DeKalb, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeKalb, IL (9.81k out of 36.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in DeKalb, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.4% of the population of DeKalb, IL has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 7.97% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 0.855% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 42.9% between 18 and 34 years, 25.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.34% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.57%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

7.97%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

0.855%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeKalb, IL declined by 13.2% from 6.41% to 5.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in DeKalb, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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