DeKalb County, IN

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2020 Population

43,193

0.62% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.5

1.53% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

11%

3.34% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$58,415

3.53% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$129,100

3.86% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

21,594

0.246% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, DeKalb County, IN had a population of 43.2k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $58,415. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of DeKalb County, IN grew from 42,927 to 43,193, a 0.62% increase and its median household income grew from $56,421 to $58,415, a 3.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (95%), White (Hispanic) (2.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.4%), Other (Hispanic) (0.424%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.382%).

None of the households in DeKalb County, IN 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.

99.6% of the residents in DeKalb County, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in DeKalb County, IN was $129,100, and the homeownership rate was 79.2%. Most people in DeKalb County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in DeKalb County, IN was 2 cars per household.

DeKalb County, IN borders Allen County, IN, LaGrange County, IN, Noble County, IN, Steuben County, IN, Defiance County, OH, and Williams County, OH.

United States Indiana Auburn, IN

Diversity

DeKalb County, IN is home to a population of 43.2k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.14% of DeKalb County, IN residents were born outside of the country (492 people).

In 2020, there were 46.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41k people) in DeKalb County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 881 White (Hispanic) and 604 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
41k ± 10
White (Hispanic)
881 ± 121
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
604 ± 122

2.87%

Hispanic Population

1.24k people

2.87% of the people in DeKalb County, IN are hispanic (1.24k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.14%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

492 people

1.44%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

618 people

As of 2020, 1.14% of DeKalb County, IN residents (492 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in DeKalb County, IN was 1.44%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in DeKalb County, IN was 38.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in DeKalb County, IN are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all DeKalb County, IN residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,901 ± 7,815 people
India
33,655 ± 4,493 people
China
21,706 ± 3,611 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 102,901 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,655 and China with 21,706.

Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.6% of DeKalb County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in DeKalb County, IN was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
951 ± 186
Gulf War (2001-)
375 ± 139
Gulf War (1990s)
226 ± 90

DeKalb County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.54 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Indiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Indiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Indiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in DeKalb County, IN is $58,415. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in DeKalb County, IN was Census Tract 207 with a value of $81,802, followed by Census Tract 202 and Census Tract 203, with respective values of $68,313 and $67,878.

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,739. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of DeKalb County, IN employs 21.6k people. The largest industries in DeKalb County, IN are Manufacturing (8,197 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,406 people), and Retail Trade (1,949 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($69,063), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($51,890), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,719).

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,415

2020 value

± $3,797

3.53%

1 Year Growth

± 7.81%

Households in DeKalb County, IN have a median annual income of $58,415, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $56,421 in 2019, which represents a 3.53% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in DeKalb County, IN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$64,719

Average Male Salary in Indiana

± $1,280

$46,739

Average Female Salary in Indiana

± $1,001

In 2020, full-time male employees in Indiana made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Indiana

Asian
$60,604 ± $6,676
White
$49,881 ± $816
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,373 ± $21,501

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Indiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Indiana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for DeKalb County, IN is from Indiana.

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.455

2019 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2020, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.725% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 207
Census Tract 202
Census Tract 203

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in DeKalb County, IN was Census Tract 207 with a value of $81,802, followed by Census Tract 202 and Census Tract 203, with respective values of $68,313 and $67,878.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeKalb County, IN (4.69k out of 42.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,406 ± 463
Hispanic
180 ± 148
Two Or More
105 ± 114

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in DeKalb County, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

21.6k

2020 Value

± 958

0.246%

1 Year growth

± 6.23%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in DeKalb County, IN grew at a rate of 0.246%, from 21.5k employees to 21.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeKalb County, IN, are Production Occupations (5,073 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,311 people), and Management Occupations (1,855 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeKalb County, IN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of DeKalb County, IN, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (5,073 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,311 people), and Management Occupations (1,855 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, DeKalb County, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (4.21 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.05 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.92 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of DeKalb County, IN, by median earnings, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations ($75,379), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,036), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($57,978).

Industries

Employment by Industries

21.6k

2020 Value

± 958

0.246%

1 Year growth

± 6.23%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in DeKalb County, IN grew at a rate of 0.246%, from 21.5k employees to 21.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeKalb County, IN, are Manufacturing (8,197 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,406 people), and Retail Trade (1,949 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeKalb County, IN, though some of these residents may live in DeKalb County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in DeKalb County, IN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (8,197 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,406 people), and Retail Trade (1,949 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, DeKalb County, IN has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (3.79 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.72 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (0.949 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in DeKalb County, IN, by median earnings, are Utilities ($69,063), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($51,890), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,719).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $78.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($44.4B) and Base metals ($39.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$486B

2020 Value in Indiana

$897B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

84.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $486B. This is expected to increase 84.5% to $897B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$41.4B
Michigan
$40.6B
Ohio
$40B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $41.4B, followed by Michigan with $40.6B and Ohio and $40B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in DeKalb County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 72.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.17%). The most partisan county was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (72.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.17%)
Libertarian Party

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Indiana.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for DeKalb County, IN

72.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Indiana

Franklin County, IN
80.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Daviess County, IN
80.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ripley County, IN
78.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Indiana was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Indiana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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 Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 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 Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in DeKalb County, IN was $129,100 in 2020, which is 0.562 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $124,300 to $129,100, a 3.86% increase. The homeownership rate in DeKalb County, IN is 79.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in DeKalb County, IN have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in DeKalb County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$129,100

2020 Median

± $6,316

$124,300

2019 Median

± $4,829

In 2020, the median property value in DeKalb County, IN grew to to $129,100 from the previous year's value of $124,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in DeKalb County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In DeKalb County, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$58,415

Median Household Income

± $3,797

16.9k

Number of Households

± 887

In 2020, the median household income of the 16.9k households in DeKalb County, IN grew to $58,415 from the previous year's value of $56,421.

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb County, IN 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in DeKalb County, IN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In DeKalb County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

79.2%

2020 Homeownership

76.1%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 79.2% of the housing units in DeKalb County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in DeKalb County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeKalb County, IN have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.748% of the workforce in DeKalb County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85.9%)
Carpooled (9.38%)
Worked At Home (3.15%)

In 2020, 85.9% of workers in DeKalb County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.38%) and those who worked at home (3.15%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

92.9% of the population of DeKalb County, IN has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 8.41% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in DeKalb County, IN see 2161 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.93% increase from the previous year (2040 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2288 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1553 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Switzerland County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.3%). Additionally, Martin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,161 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in DeKalb County, IN

Primary care physicians in DeKalb County, IN see an average of 2,161 patients per year. This represents a 5.93% increase from the previous year (2,040 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Indiana

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.11%

Uninsured

58.2%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

8.41%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeKalb County, IN declined by 9% from 7.82% to 7.11%.

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