DeKalb County, Tennessee

Total Population: 20,551

County Seat: Smithville

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Median Home Value

$206,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,484

Across all households

Median Age

42.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.6%
Hispanic or Latino7.5%
Two or More Races1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.9%

65 Years and Over

18.8%

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.5%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,484

Mean Household Income

$66,814

Per Capita Income

$28,137

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$206,600

Median Rent

$773/mo

Total Housing Units

10,033

Owner-Occupied

68.9%

Renter-Occupied

31.1%

Vacancy Rate

15.3%

Married Couple Households

49.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.2%

Average Household Size

2.38

Broadband Internet Access

79.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47041.