DeKalb

IL

DeKalb County, Illinois

Population 101K |Median income $70,724

Population
100,703
DeKalb County
Median Income
$70,724
+4% vs avg
Median Home Value
$243,600
+7% vs avg
Median Age
32.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
101K-4%
Median Income
$70,724+33%
Median Home Value
$243,600+41%
Poverty Rate
14.8%-22%
Unemployment
6.8%-36%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,049/mo
Poverty Rate
14.8% +4% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33%
Work From Home 9.3%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 74.2%
African American 7%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.1%
Short Sleep Duration
34.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.4%
Physical Inactivity
22.5%
Binge Drinking
19.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.3%
Current Smoking
12.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.2%
Current Asthma
10.4%
Diabetes
10.3%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 75.6%
Dental Visit 63.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
2.9%

Alerts & News — DeKalb Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago
Weather Warnings high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee: Flash Flooding and Large Hail Possible

BOM · 1h ago
Weather Alerts

Fog Advisory Issued for Barrie, Collingwood, and Hillsdale

ECCC · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway Near Belford in Singleton Council Area

NSW RFS · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Thorn Creek in Cook County Through Monday Afternoon

NOAA · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Erie Waters from The Islands to Willowick

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of DeKalb, IL? ▼
DeKalb, IL has a population of 100,703 people, located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in DeKalb? ▼
The median household income in DeKalb, IL is $70,724 per year. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
What is the median home value in DeKalb? ▼
The median home value in DeKalb, IL is $243,600. Median rent is $1,049/month.
What are the top health concerns in DeKalb? ▼
The top health indicators in DeKalb include Obesity (35.1%), Short Sleep Duration (34.6%), High Blood Pressure (30.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in DeKalb? ▼
The median age in DeKalb, IL is 32.7 years. 33% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

DeKalb, IL is located in DeKalb County, Illinois. With a population of 101K and a median household income of $70,724, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the DeKalb area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (DeKalb County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.