DeKalb County, Alabama's estimated 2024 population is 73,056 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. DeKalb County, Alabama is the 20th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 71,133 and has seen a growth of 2.7% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 75,491 | 487 | 0.65% |
| 2028 | 75,004 | 487 | 0.65% |
| 2027 | 74,517 | 487 | 0.66% |
| 2026 | 74,030 | 487 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | 73,543 | 487 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 73,056 | 487 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 72,569 | 487 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 72,082 | 170 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 71,912 | 253 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 71,659 | 153 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 71,506 | 76 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 71,430 | -11 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 71,441 | 325 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 71,116 | 51 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 71,065 | 102 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 70,963 | 82 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 70,881 | -32 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 70,913 | -422 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 71,335 | 202 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 71,133 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 54,651 | 993 | 1.85% |
| 1980 | 53,658 | 11,677 | 27.81% |
| 1970 | 41,981 | 564 | 1.36% |
| 1960 | 41,417 | -3,631 | -8.06% |
| 1950 | 45,048 | 1,973 | 4.58% |
| 1940 | 43,075 | 2,971 | 7.41% |
| 1930 | 40,104 | 5,678 | 16.49% |
| 1920 | 34,426 | 6,165 | 21.81% |
| 1910 | 28,261 | 4,703 | 19.96% |
| 1900 | 23,558 | 2,452 | 11.62% |
| 1890 | 21,106 | 8,431 | 66.52% |
| 1880 | 12,675 | 5,549 | 77.87% |
| 1870 | 7,126 | -3,579 | -33.43% |
| 1860 | 10,705 | 2,460 | 29.84% |
| 1850 | 8,245 | 2,316 | 39.06% |
| 1840 | 5,929 | -69,562 | -92.15% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,102 | 82.45% |
| Other race | 6,443 | 8.99% |
| Two or more races | 3,509 | 4.9% |
| Native American | 1,098 | 1.53% |
| Black or African American | 1,043 | 1.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 413 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.1% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,690 | 2.75 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 14,339 | 3.32 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 7,553 | 1.16 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Female | 2,697 | 3.7 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Male | 1,101 | 3.83 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,393 | 11.15% |
| Associates Degree | 5,397 | 11.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,996 | 8.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,850 | 5.89% |
| High School Graduate | 15,375 | 31.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,384 | 11.13% |
| Some College | 9,990 | 20.65% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,921 | 33,361 | 6,274 |
| Hispanic | 4,860 | 2,005 | 148 |
| Other Race | 3,015 | 1,195 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 2,245 | 1,805 | 153 |
| Black | 694 | 535 | 152 |
| Native American | 551 | 297 | 109 |
| Islander | 114 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 57 | 42 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,705 | $56,016 | $30,281 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,572 | $68,151 | $57,570 |
| High School Graduate | $33,403 | $42,651 | $19,900 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,010 | $29,912 | $20,391 |
| Overall | $34,837 | $42,249 | $26,261 |
| Some College | $34,929 | $45,007 | $27,540 |
$34,837
Average Earnings
$42,249
Average Male
$26,261
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.43% of DeKalb County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 13.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55,765 | 8,441 | 15.14% |
| Hispanic | 10,862 | 4,959 | 45.65% |
| Other | 6,443 | 3,247 | 50.4% |
| Multiple | 3,501 | 700 | 19.99% |
| Black | 943 | 272 | 28.84% |
| Native | 1,098 | 221 | 20.13% |
| Islander | 264 | 204 | 77.27% |
| Asian | 72 | 16 | 22.22% |
20.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.17%
Male Poverty Rate
22.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeKalb County, Alabama is Islander, with 77.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeKalb County, Alabama is White, with 15.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.88% |
| High School | 15.22% |
| Some College | 13.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.64% |
| Female Employed | 10.49% |
| Male Employed | 10.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,225 | $75,673 |
| Households | $47,920 | $64,545 |
| Married Families | $72,495 | $84,022 |
| Non Families | $23,747 | $35,123 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
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
3,209
Number of Veterans
2,981
Male Veterans
228
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,170 |
| First Gulf War | 680 |
| Second Gulf War | 459 |
| Korea | 156 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,019 |
| 55 to 64 | 848 |
| 65 to 74 | 747 |
| 35 to 54 | 447 |
| 18 to 34 | 148 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,015 | 6.5% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 4.03% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 0.87% |
| Black | 46 | 5.74% |
| Other Race | 29 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
67.33%
Born in DeKalb County, Alabama
92.64%
Native Born
7.36%
Foreign Born
6.01%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
92.64% of DeKalb County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 67.33% having been born in Alabama. 6.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.