DeKalb County, Illinois
DeKalb County is home to 100,703 people. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $70,724.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,703 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $70,724 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.8% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.3% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.1% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $243,600 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,049 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 57.2% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.4% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 32.7 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Boone County
- Kane County
- Kendall County
- LaSalle County
- Lee County
- McHenry County
- Ogle County
- Winnebago County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.