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 $59,733 with a poverty rate of 23.52%. The median age in De Kalb is 51.7 years: 48.6 years for males, and 55.6 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 | 477 | 63.01% |
| White | 280 | 36.99% |
| 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 | 301 | 2.3 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 108 | 1.05 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 88 | 2.63 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 73 | 3.67 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Male | 32 | 2.53 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 9.19% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 7.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 13.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 7.11% |
| High School Graduate | 221 | 38.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 5.03% |
| Some College | 113 | 19.58% |
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 | 315 | 244 | 20 |
| White | 262 | 251 | 99 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,375 | $43,125 | $38,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $45,250 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $51,094 | $24,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,321 | $50,750 | $28,359 |
| Some College | $27,344 | $0 | $27,500 |
$32,321
Average Earnings
$50,750
Average Male
$28,359
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.98% of De Kalb residents speak only English, while 2.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 446 | 157 | 35.2% |
| White | 247 | 6 | 2.43% |
23.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.86%
Male Poverty Rate
23.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in De Kalb is Black, with 35.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in De Kalb is White, with 2.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.34% |
| High School | 28.96% |
| Some College | 11.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 15.86% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,563 | $77,319 |
| Households | $34,712 | $59,733 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,528 | $28,306 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 19.08% |
| Black | 35 | 9.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.5%
Labor Force Participation
38.2%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
89.83%
Born in De Kalb
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of De Kalb residents were born in the United States, with 89.83% 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 Europe.
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% |