DeKalb County, MO

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2019 Population

12,526

0.302% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.4

0.498% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

12.2%

9.92% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$55,918

11.8% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$120,100

5.81% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

4,387

2.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, DeKalb County, MO had a population of 12.5k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $55,918. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of DeKalb County, MO declined from 12,564 to 12,526, a −0.302% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,000 to $55,918, a 11.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), White (Hispanic) (2.07%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.79%). 0% of the households in DeKalb County, MO speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.4% of the residents in DeKalb County, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in DeKalb County, MO was $120,100, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%. Most people in DeKalb County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in DeKalb County, MO was 3 cars per household.

DeKalb County, MO borders Andrew County, MO, Buchanan County, MO, Caldwell County, MO, Clinton County, MO, Daviess County, MO, and Gentry County, MO.

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Diversity

DeKalb County, MO is home to a population of 12.5k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 0.91% of DeKalb County, MO residents were born outside of the country (114 people).

In 2019, there were 9.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.5k people) in DeKalb County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 379 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 6
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.12k ± 140
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
379 ± 89.8

2.59%

Hispanic Population

324 people

2.59% of the people in DeKalb County, MO are hispanic (324 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.91%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

114 people

0.7%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

88 people

As of 2019, 0.91% of DeKalb County, MO residents (114 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in DeKalb County, MO was 0.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 30

In 2019, the median age of all people in DeKalb County, MO was 40.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in DeKalb County, MO are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all DeKalb County, MO residents was 40.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,981 ± 5,013 people
India
20,541 ± 3,513 people
China
19,044 ± 3,383 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,981 Missouri residents, followed by India with 20,541 and China with 19,044.

Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

99.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.4% of DeKalb County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in DeKalb County, MO was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
272 ± 72
Gulf War (2001-)
187 ± 69
Gulf War (1990s)
125 ± 61

DeKalb County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (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 Missouri.

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 Missouri. 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 Missouri.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri 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, MO is $55,918. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in DeKalb County, MO was Census Tract 802 with a value of $60,182, followed by Census Tract 801 and N/A, with respective values of $47,936 and N/A.

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,787. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of DeKalb County, MO employs 4.39k people. The largest industries in DeKalb County, MO are Manufacturing (746 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (724 people), and Retail Trade (432 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($49,732), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,750), and Manufacturing ($47,417).

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,918

2019 value

± $6,075

11.8%

1 Year Growth

± 14.7%

Households in DeKalb County, MO have a median annual income of $55,918, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $50,000 in 2018, which represents a 11.8% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$63,814

Average Male Salary in Missouri

± $1,443

$46,787

Average Female Salary in Missouri

± $1,025

In 2019, full-time male employees in Missouri made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri 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 Missouri.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Missouri

Asian
$65,651 ± $7,939
White
$49,533 ± $893
American Indian
$45,658 ± $16,823

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Missouri workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.33 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Missouri.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for DeKalb County, MO is from Missouri.

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.463

2018 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2019, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.361% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri 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 802
Census Tract 801
N/A

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in DeKalb County, MO was Census Tract 802 with a value of $60,182, followed by Census Tract 801 and N/A, with respective values of $47,936 and N/A.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeKalb County, MO (1.12k out of 9.19k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

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
1,079 ± 200
Hispanic
22 ± 78
Two Or More
16 ± 86

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.39k

2019 Value

± 380

2.6%

1 Year growth

± 12%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in DeKalb County, MO grew at a rate of 2.6%, from 4.28k employees to 4.39k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeKalb County, MO, are Management Occupations (477 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (460 people), and Production Occupations (420 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeKalb County, MO.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of DeKalb County, MO, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (477 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (460 people), and Production Occupations (420 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, DeKalb County, MO has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.99 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.94 times), and Production Occupations (1.69 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of DeKalb County, MO, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($83,603), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($62,500), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($61,000).

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.39k

2019 Value

± 380

2.6%

1 Year growth

± 12%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in DeKalb County, MO grew at a rate of 2.6%, from 4.28k employees to 4.39k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeKalb County, MO, are Manufacturing (746 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (724 people), and Retail Trade (432 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeKalb County, MO, though some of these residents may live in DeKalb County, MO 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, MO, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (746 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (724 people), and Retail Trade (432 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, DeKalb County, MO has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.67 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.7 times), and Public Administration (1.42 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in DeKalb County, MO, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing ($49,732), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,750), and Manufacturing ($47,417).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $27.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($25.9B) and Mixed freight ($25B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri.

$283B

2018 Value in Missouri

$486B

Projected 2045 Value in Missouri

71.5% growth

In 2018, total outbound Missouri trade was $283B. This is expected to increase 71.5% to $486B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$29.3B
Kansas
$13.6B
Texas
$12.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $29.3B, followed by Kansas with $13.6B and Texas and $12.1B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in DeKalb County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 77.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (17.9%), followed by Other (5.01%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, MO with 85.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (77.1%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (17.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (5.01%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 77.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (17.9%), followed by Other (5.01%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for DeKalb County, MO

77.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Missouri

Mercer County, MO
85.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bollinger County, MO
85% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Barton County, MO
83.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Missouri was Mercer County, MO with 85.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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

US Senators from Missouri

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

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in DeKalb County, MO was $120,100 in 2019, which is 0.499 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $113,500 to $120,100, a 5.81% increase. The homeownership rate in DeKalb County, MO is 69.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in DeKalb County, MO have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in DeKalb County, MO is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$120,100

2019 Median

± $11,222

$113,500

2018 Median

± $15,325

In 2019, the median property value in DeKalb County, MO grew to to $120,100 from the previous year's value of $113,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in DeKalb County, MO 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, MO the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$55,918

Median Household Income

± $6,075

3.81k

Number of Households

± 337

In 2019, the median household income of the 3.81k households in DeKalb County, MO grew to $55,918 from the previous year's value of $50,000.

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

Rent vs Own

69.1%

2019 Homeownership

68.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69.1% of the housing units in DeKalb County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in DeKalb County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeKalb County, MO have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.14% of the workforce in DeKalb County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (7.94%)
Worked At Home (6.39%)

In 2019, 81.5% of workers in DeKalb County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.94%) and those who worked at home (6.39%).

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

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in DeKalb County, MO have 3 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.6% of the population of DeKalb County, MO has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 2.11% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Comparing across all counties in the state, Carroll County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.3%). Additionally, Dunklin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.7%)

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 Missouri.

$8,107

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Missouri

$4,354

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,457

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Missouri (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.14%, from $7,860 to $8,107.

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

Health Care Coverage

7.42%

Uninsured

45.7%

Employer Coverage

11.6%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

2.11%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeKalb County, MO declined by 0.00164% from 7.42% to 7.42%.

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