DeKalb, IL

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2021 Population

41,083

4.37% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ADick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ATammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

25.1

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

26.8%

1.4% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$45,591

3.09% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,100

3.38% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

20,514

7.49% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, DeKalb, IL had a population of 41.1k people with a median age of 25.1 and a median household income of $45,591. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of DeKalb, IL declined from 42,961 to 41,083, a −4.37% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,223 to $45,591, a 3.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.5%), White (Hispanic) (7.17%), Other (Hispanic) (5.44%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.56%).

None of the households in DeKalb, 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.

92.7% of the residents in DeKalb, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in DeKalb, IL are Northern Illinois University (4,499 degrees awarded in 2021) and Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology (38 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in DeKalb, IL was $171,100, and the homeownership rate was 39.9%.

Most people in DeKalb, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in DeKalb, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

DeKalb, IL is home to a population of 41.1k people, from which 92.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.7% of DeKalb, IL residents were born outside of the country (4.4k people).

In 2021, there were 4.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.9k people) in DeKalb, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.97k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.95k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.7%

2021 Citizenship

93.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.7% of DeKalb, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in DeKalb, IL was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in DeKalb, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.9k ± 628
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.97k ± 575
White (Hispanic)
2.95k ± 562

16.1%

Hispanic Population

6.61k people

16.1% of the people in DeKalb, IL are hispanic (6.61k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

10.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.4k people

9.18%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.95k people

As of 2021, 10.7% of DeKalb, IL residents (4.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in DeKalb, IL was 9.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
455 ± 197
Vietnam
326 ± 118
Gulf War (1990s)
263 ± 113

DeKalb, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of DeKalb, IL employs 20.5k people. The largest industries in DeKalb, IL are Educational Services (3,413 people), Retail Trade (2,656 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,609 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($71,600), Public Administration ($55,500), and Wholesale Trade ($51,719).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.5k

2021 Value

± 1,304

−7.49%

1 Year decline

± 9.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in DeKalb, IL declined at a rate of −7.49%, from 22.2k employees to 20.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in DeKalb, IL, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,209 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,125 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,910 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of DeKalb, 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

20.5k

2021 Value

± 1,304

−7.49%

1 Year decline

± 9.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in DeKalb, IL declined at a rate of −7.49%, from 22.2k employees to 20.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in DeKalb, IL, are Educational Services (3,413 people), Retail Trade (2,656 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,609 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of DeKalb, IL, though some of these residents may live in DeKalb, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,847

Median earning men ± $1,755

$20,070

Median earning women ± $2,009

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($217,786), Public Administration ($110,307), and Wholesale Trade ($57,300).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,435), Manufacturing ($36,927), and Public Administration ($27,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

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

Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

N/ADick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

N/ATammy 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.

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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 2021, universities in DeKalb, IL awarded 4,537 degrees. The student population of DeKalb, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,374 male students and 8,937 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in DeKalb, IL are White (2,596 and 61.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (717 and 16.9%), Black or African American (435 and 10.3%), and Asian (309 and 7.29%).

The largest universities in DeKalb, IL by number of degrees awarded are Northern Illinois University (4,499 and 99.2%) and Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology (38 and 0.838%).

The most popular majors in DeKalb, IL are General Psychology (225 and 4.96%), General Business Administration & Management (217 and 4.78%), and Registered Nursing (185 and 4.08%).

The median tuition cost in DeKalb, IL for a public four year colleges is $9,608 for in-state students and $9,608 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in DeKalb, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,311 (45.2% men and 54.8% 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 2021 there were 16,311 students enrolled in DeKalb, IL, 45.2% men and 54.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,039 records, of which 53.7% were women and 46.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
189 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
185 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
164 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in DeKalb, IL was General Psychology with 189 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northern Illinois University
4,499 degrees awarded
Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Illinois University with 4,499 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,070 men were awarded degrees from institutions in DeKalb, IL, which is 0.839 times less than the 2,467 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,596 degrees mean that there were 3.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 717 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 ($9,608) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,130) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

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, IL was $171,100 in 2021, which is 0.699 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $165,500 to $171,100, a 3.38% increase. The homeownership rate in DeKalb, IL is 39.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in DeKalb, IL have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in DeKalb, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in DeKalb, IL is $45,591. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in DeKalb, IL was Census Tract 14 with a value of $77,591, followed by Census Tract 9 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $72,878 and $65,433.

Housing

Property

$171,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,533

$6,336

Median Property Taxes

±$532

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

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

Rent vs Own

39.9%

Homeownership

2021

58.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 39.9% of the housing units in DeKalb, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 41.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in DeKalb, 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 14
Census Tract 9
Census Tract 7

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in DeKalb, IL was Census Tract 14 with a value of $77,591, followed by Census Tract 9 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $72,878 and $65,433.

The following map shows all of the places in DeKalb, 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.

$45,591

Median Household Income

± $4,057

15.9k

Number of Households

± 1,143

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.9k households in DeKalb, IL grew to $45,591 from the previous year's value of $44,223.

The following chart displays the households in DeKalb, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less 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 2021

Drove Alone (74.8%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Walked (6.22%)

In 2021, 74.8% of workers in DeKalb, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who walked to work (6.22%).

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

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in DeKalb, IL have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.64% of the workforce in DeKalb, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in DeKalb, IL (9.99k out of 37.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in DeKalb, 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.

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

93.6% of the population of DeKalb, IL has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 7.71% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 0.488% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in DeKalb County, IL see 3617 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.21% increase from the previous year (3471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1537 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 351 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,617 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in DeKalb County, IL

Primary care physicians in DeKalb County, IL see an average of 3,617 patients per year. This represents a 4.21% increase from the previous year (3,471 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 42.3% between 18 and 34 years, 26.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.09% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.41%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

7.71%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

0.488%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in DeKalb, IL declined by 8.4% from 7% to 6.41%.

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