DeKalb County, IL

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2023 Population

100,512

0.173% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

32.6

2.52% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.9%

3.42% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$69,022

0.59% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$231,900

6.08% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

52,010

0.74% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, DeKalb County, IL had a population of 101k people with a median age of 32.6 and a median household income of $69,022. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of DeKalb County, IL declined from 100,686 to 100,512, a −0.173% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,617 to $69,022, a 0.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.65%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.14%), Other (Hispanic) (4.39%), and White (Hispanic) (3.88%).

None of the households in DeKalb County, 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.

96.8% of the residents in DeKalb County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in DeKalb County, IL are Northern Illinois University (4,082 degrees awarded in 2023), Kishwaukee College (713 degrees), and Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology (35 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in DeKalb County, IL was $231,900, and the homeownership rate was 60.9%.

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

DeKalb County, IL borders Boone County, IL, Kane County, IL, Kendall County, IL, LaSalle County, IL, Lee County, IL, McHenry County, IL, Ogle County, IL, and Winnebago County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

DeKalb County, IL is home to a population of 101k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.4% of DeKalb County, IL residents were born outside of the country (6.44k people).

In 2023, there were 9.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.8k people) in DeKalb County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.69k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.16k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2023 Citizenship

96.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.8% of DeKalb County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in DeKalb County, IL was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.8k ± 191
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.69k ± 461
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.16k ± 825

14%

Hispanic Population

14.1k people

14% of the people in DeKalb County, IL are hispanic (14.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
622,347 ± 18,890 people
India
165,336 ± 9,918 people
Poland
123,006 ± 8,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 622,347 Illinois residents, followed by India with 165,336 and Poland with 123,006.

Foreign-Born Population

6.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.44k people

6.45%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.49k people

As of 2023, 6.4% of DeKalb County, IL residents (6.44k 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 County, IL was 6.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,423 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
1,009 ± 284
Gulf War (1990s)
500 ± 129

DeKalb County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of DeKalb County, IL employs 52k people. The largest industries in DeKalb County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,160 people), Educational Services (6,970 people), and Retail Trade (6,296 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($106,146), Utilities ($86,612), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,261).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,581. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

52k

2023 Value

± 1,968

0.74%

1 Year growth

± 5.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in DeKalb County, IL grew at a rate of 0.74%, from 51.6k employees to 52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeKalb County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,879 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,619 people), and Management Occupations (4,246 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeKalb County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52k

2023 Value

± 1,968

0.74%

1 Year growth

± 5.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in DeKalb County, IL grew at a rate of 0.74%, from 51.6k employees to 52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeKalb County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,160 people), Educational Services (6,970 people), and Retail Trade (6,296 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeKalb County, IL, though some of these residents may live in DeKalb County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,898

Median earning men ± $3,184

$30,372

Median earning women ± $2,186

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($84,549), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,816), and Manufacturing ($64,382).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($54,803), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,124), and Construction ($47,000).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

161
Other Services (except Public Administration)
157
Construction
102
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$252k
Manufacturing
$246k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$171k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in DeKalb County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.64%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in DeKalb County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2023, universities in DeKalb County, IL awarded 4,858 degrees. The student population of DeKalb County, IL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 8,205 male students and 10,236 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in DeKalb County, IL are White (2,711 and 59.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (887 and 19.5%), Black or African American (519 and 11.4%), and Asian (257 and 5.64%).

The largest universities in DeKalb County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Northern Illinois University (4,082 and 84%), Kishwaukee College (713 and 14.7%), and Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology (35 and 0.72%).

The most popular majors in DeKalb County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (323 and 6.65%), General Psychology (232 and 4.78%), and Registered Nursing (198 and 4.08%).

The median tuition cost in DeKalb County, 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 2023 in DeKalb County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 18,441 (44.5% men and 55.5% 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 2023 there were 18,441 students enrolled in DeKalb County, IL, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,364 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
211 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
153 degrees awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
139 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in DeKalb County, IL was General Psychology with 211 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northern Illinois University
4,082 degrees awarded
Kishwaukee College
713 degrees awarded
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Illinois University with 4,082 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,096 men were awarded degrees from institutions in DeKalb County, IL, which is 0.759 times less than the 2,762 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,711 degrees mean that there were 3.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 887 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 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,714) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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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Measure

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 County, IL was $231,900 in 2023, which is 0.764 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $218,600 to $231,900, a 6.08% increase. The homeownership rate in DeKalb County, IL is 60.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

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

Median household income in DeKalb County, IL is $69,022. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in DeKalb County, IL was Census Tract 19 with a value of $98,977, followed by Census Tract 16 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $98,071 and $94,688.

In 2023, 15.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in DeKalb County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.02%.

Housing

Property

$231,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,843

$23,927

Median Property Taxes

±$837

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 County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

60.9%

Homeownership

2023

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 60.9% of the housing units in DeKalb County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 19
Census Tract 16
Census Tract 3

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in DeKalb County, IL was Census Tract 19 with a value of $98,977, followed by Census Tract 16 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $98,071 and $94,688.

The following map shows all of the tracts in DeKalb County, 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.

$69,022

Median Household Income

± $2,476

39.3k

Number of Households

± 1,678

In 2023, the median household income of the 39.3k households in DeKalb County, IL grew to $69,022 from the previous year's value of $68,617.

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb County, 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

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

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2022, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (7.62%)

In 2023, 76.4% of workers in DeKalb County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (7.62%).

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 County, IL have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.9% of the workforce in DeKalb County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in DeKalb County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.02%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeKalb County, IL (15.3k out of 96.1k 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 County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 16.8% of the children was living in poverty in DeKalb County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

95.2% of the population of DeKalb County, IL has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in DeKalb County, IL see 3870 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.99% increase from the previous year (3617 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1455 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 282 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,870 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in DeKalb County, IL

Primary care physicians in DeKalb County, IL see an average of 3,870 patients per year. This represents a 6.99% increase from the previous year (3,617 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 29.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% 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

4.77%

Uninsured

54.6%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.62%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeKalb County, IL grew by 7.41% from 4.44% to 4.77%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.9 in DeKalb County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in DeKalb County, IL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.9% in DeKalb County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in DeKalb County, IL.