DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL

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2023 Population

152,048

0.203% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.7

0.847% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.5%

4.26% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$72,255

1.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$214,200

5.73% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

74,429

19.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL had a population of 152k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $72,255. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL declined from 152,358 to 152,048, a −0.203% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,975 to $72,255, a 1.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.47%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.14%), White (Hispanic) (3.91%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.55%).

10.6% of the households in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, 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.

97% of the residents in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL are Northern Illinois University (4,352 degrees awarded in 2022), Kishwaukee College (791 degrees), and Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology (29 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was $214,200, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.

Most people in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL borders Kane County (West) PUMA, IL, McHenry County (North, West & Central) PUMA, IL, Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL, Kendall County PUMA, IL, LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL, Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL, and Winnebago County (Southeast & West)--Rockford City PUMA, IL.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL is home to a population of 152k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.77% of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (8.77k people).

In 2023, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.32k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.82k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL are Spanish (10,458 households), Arabic (937 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (474 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,162

Women

50.3%

77,167

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 155,329 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

96.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97% of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 318
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.32k ± 530
Two+ (Hispanic)
7.82k ± 924

13.2%

Hispanic Population

20k people

13.2% of the people in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL are hispanic (20k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,245 ± 1,384 people
China
682 ± 640 people
Philippines
546 ± 573 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 3,245 DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL residents, followed by China with 682 and Philippines with 546.

Foreign-Born Population

5.77%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.77k people

5.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.38k people

As of 2023, 5.77% of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL residents (8.77k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was 5.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,458 households (7.28%)
Arabic
937 households (0.652%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
474 households (0.33%)

10.6% of the households in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was Spanish. 7.28% of the households in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,496 ± 310
Gulf War (2001-)
1,984 ± 394
Gulf War (1990s)
1,099 ± 182

DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL employs 74.4k people. The largest industries in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL are Elementary & secondary schools (5,320 people), Construction (4,314 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,278 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($130,277), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($123,519), and Legal services ($110,826).

Males in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,407. The income inequality in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

46,757

Women

49.5%

47,774

Men

50.5%

The workforce of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL in 2020 was 94,531 people, with 49.5% woman, and 50.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

74.4k

2022 Value

−19.4%

1 Year decline

± −19.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −19.4%, from 92.3k employees to 74.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,079 people), Registered nurses (1,892 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,869 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

74.4k

2022 Value

−19.4%

1 Year decline

± −19.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −19.4%, from 92.3k employees to 74.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,320 people), Construction (4,314 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,278 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,080

Median earning men ± $2,093

$32,469

Median earning women ± $1,776

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($83,011), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,441), and Manufacturing ($65,247).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($58,772), Construction ($47,853), and Manufacturing ($46,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL awarded 5,193 degrees. The student population of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,195 male students and 10,174 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL are White (2,999 and 60.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (936 and 19%), Black or African American (493 and 9.99%), and Asian (281 and 5.69%).

The largest universities in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Northern Illinois University (4,352 and 83.8%), Kishwaukee College (791 and 15.2%), and Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology (29 and 0.558%).

The most popular majors in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (331 and 6.37%), General Business Administration & Management (275 and 5.3%), and Registered Nursing (233 and 4.49%).

The median tuition cost in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, 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 & Ogle Counties PUMA, 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 18,369 (44.6% men and 55.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 18,369 students enrolled in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,755 records, of which 54.5% were women and 45.5% 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 & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was General Psychology with 193 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northern Illinois University
4,352 degrees awarded
Kishwaukee College
791 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, 2,345 men were awarded degrees from institutions in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL, which is 0.823 times less than the 2,848 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 2,999 degrees mean that there were 3.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 936 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.86% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.684% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL in 2022 were Some college (34.2k), High School or Equivalent (32.2k), and Bachelors Degree (21.1k).

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 & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was $214,200 in 2023, which is 0.706 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $202,600 to $214,200, a 5.73% increase. The homeownership rate in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL is 65.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL is $72,255. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was Cook County (Northeast)--Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $156,922, followed by Lake County (Southeast)--Vernon, Moraine & West Deerfield Townships PUMA, IL and Lake County (Southwest)--Ela, Fremont, Wauconda & Cuba Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $154,672 and $135,164.

Housing

Property

$214,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,378

$39,347

Median Property Taxes

±$1,111

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 & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

65.6%

Homeownership

2023

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.6% of the housing units in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was Cook County (Northeast)--Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $156,922, followed by Lake County (Southeast)--Vernon, Moraine & West Deerfield Townships PUMA, IL and Lake County (Southwest)--Ela, Fremont, Wauconda & Cuba Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $154,672 and $135,164.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, 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.

$72,255

Median Household Income

± $2,086

60k

Number of Households

± 1,948

In 2023, the median household income of the 60k households in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL grew to $72,255 from the previous year's value of $70,975.

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.44

2022 Wage GINI in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL

In 2022, the income inequality in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78%)
Carpooled (9.4%)
Worked At Home (7.48%)

In 2023, 78% of workers in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.4%) and those who worked at home (7.48%).

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

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, 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 & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL (19.8k out of 147k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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

95.4% of the population of DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 54.2% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1232 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1231 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1213 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 344 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,232 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,232 patients per year. This represents a 0.0812% increase from the previous year (1,231 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.61%

Uninsured

54.2%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL grew by 0.534% from 4.58% to 4.61%.

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