Demographics in DeKalb, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is DeKalb?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

40,464

Male

20,042

49.5%

Female

20,422

50.5%

Median Age

25.4

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

62.6%

Black

15.2%

Hispanic

18.4%

Asian

3.9%

Two or More

12.2%

Other

5.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

18.1%

High School or Higher

30.1%

Foreign Born

9.1%

Veterans

3.2%

Married

24.9%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

DeKalb, IL has a population of 40,464 with a median age of 25.4. The racial makeup is 62.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic, 15.2% Black, 3.9% Asian. About 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.1%.