DeKalb County, Illinois

Total Population: 100,512

County Seat: Sycamore

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Median Home Value

$231,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$69,022

Across all households

Median Age

32.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

32.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)72.4%
Hispanic or Latino14.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.7%
Two or More Races3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.8%

65 Years and Over

13.6%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.1%

No Health Insurance

4.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

32.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

17.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$69,022

Mean Household Income

$87,946

Per Capita Income

$35,054

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$231,900

Median Rent

$1,041/mo

Total Housing Units

41,499

Owner-Occupied

60.9%

Renter-Occupied

39.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Married Couple Households

42.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

92.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17037.