DeKalb, Illinois

Population Data for DeKalb, IL:

Population – 42372
Male – 49.66 %
Female – 50.34 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 80.51 %
Hispanic – 8.62 %
African American – 8.52 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.23 %
Asian – 4.45 %

Geographic Data for DeKalb, Illinois:

Population Density – 485.19 per sq. mi
Elevation – 850 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in DeKalb:

In Elementary School – 3,241 (14.68 %)
In High School – 1,349 (6.11 %)
In College – 16,309 (73.89 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 3,690 (19.34 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,470 (7.71 %)
Some College, No Degree – 4,014 (21.04 %)
High School Graduate – 4,211 (22.07 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 793 (4.16 %)

Employment and Household Data for DeKalb, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 60.59 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 6.23 %
Unemployment Level – 9.32 %

Median Household Income – $36,323.00
Average Household Size – 2.42

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 36.96 %
2 Vehicles – 35.70 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.57 %

Average Cost to Rent in DeKalb - $553 per month