De Kalb is a town located in Kemper County Mississippi. De Kalb has a 2024 population of 824. It is also the county seat of Kemper County. De Kalb is currently declining at a rate of -1.55% annually and its population has decreased by -5.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 875 in 2020.
The average household income in De Kalb is $56,496 with a poverty rate of 24.82%. The median age in De Kalb is 40.3 years: 37.9 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of De Kalb was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 695 | 75.46% |
| White | 226 | 24.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 329 | 2.61 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Female | 143 | 2.88 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 84 | 1.13 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 78 | 3.51 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Male | 24 | 3.29 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
76.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 7.63% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 6.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 11.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 8.6% |
| High School Graduate | 222 | 36.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 4.71% |
| Some College | 154 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 397 | 324 | 66 |
| White | 219 | 216 | 56 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,000 | $0 | $56,063 |
| High School Graduate | $26,691 | $53,625 | $24,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,475 | $52,031 | $28,450 |
| Some College | $28,525 | $0 | $28,675 |
$29,475
Average Earnings
$52,031
Average Male
$28,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.96% of De Kalb residents speak only English, while 2.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 674 | 201 | 29.82% |
| White | 180 | 11 | 6.11% |
24.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.5%
Male Poverty Rate
25.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in De Kalb is Black, with 29.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in De Kalb is White, with 6.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.26% |
| High School | 28.14% |
| Some College | 13.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.87% |
| Male Employed | 9.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,188 | $67,068 |
| Households | $29,978 | $56,496 |
| Married Families | $121,429 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,094 | $24,586 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
24.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 21.24% |
| Black | 19 | 4.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.58%
Born in De Kalb
99.89%
Native Born
0.11%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
99.89% of De Kalb residents were born in the United States, with 89.58% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 761 | -12 | -1.55% |
| 2028 | 773 | -13 | -1.65% |
| 2027 | 786 | -13 | -1.63% |
| 2026 | 799 | -12 | -1.48% |
| 2025 | 811 | -13 | -1.58% |
| 2024 | 824 | -13 | -1.55% |
| 2023 | 837 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 845 | -15 | -1.74% |
| 2021 | 860 | -15 | -1.71% |
| 2020 | 875 | -132 | -13.11% |
| 2019 | 1,007 | -11 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 1,018 | -10 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 1,028 | -8 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 1,036 | -7 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 1,043 | -26 | -2.43% |
| 2014 | 1,069 | -13 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 1,082 | -12 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 1,094 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 1,092 | -32 | -2.85% |
| 2010 | 1,124 | 0 | 0% |