DeKalb County, Alabama
Total Population: 71,946
County Seat: Fort Payne
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
78.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.