DeKalb County, Alabama

Total Population: 71,946

County Seat: Fort Payne

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Median Home Value

$135,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,149

Across all households

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)77.6%
Hispanic or Latino16.7%
Two or More Races3.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.5%

No Health Insurance

15.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

78.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,149

Mean Household Income

$65,789

Per Capita Income

$25,274

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$135,500

Median Rent

$683/mo

Total Housing Units

30,853

Owner-Occupied

76.8%

Renter-Occupied

23.2%

Vacancy Rate

15.9%

Married Couple Households

55.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.8%

Average Household Size

2.74

Broadband Internet Access

85.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01049.