Dekalb County Summary

Life in Dekalb County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dekalb County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dekalb County:

  • The population in Dekalb County is 20,209.

  • The median home value in Dekalb County is $244,392.

  • The median income in Dekalb County is $46,907.

  • The median rent in Dekalb County is $745.

  • The unemployment rate in Dekalb County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Dekalb County is 20.2%.

  • The average high in Dekalb County is 75.2° and there are 130.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dekalb County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dekalb County

Smithville, TN Population 5,059

Alexandria, TN Population 1,160

Liberty, TN Population 380

Dowel, TN Population 355

Map Of Dekalb County

Dekalb County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Dekalb County is 75.2°.

  • There are 88.23 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 130.5 inches of rain each year with 2.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:57 hours of sun each day in Dekalb County.

StatDekalb County
Mean High75.2
Nice Days88.23
Rainfall130.5
Snowfall2.8
Sunny_hours4:57
75.2°
Average High
130.5
Inches of Rain

Dekalb County Photos

Dekalb County Tennessee Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Ichabod | CC BY-SA 3.0
Smithville Tn City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Ichabod | CC BY-SA 3.0

Dekalb County Demographics

Population over time in Dekalb County

The current population in Dekalb County is 20,209. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,875 -1.1%
2021 20,104 1.3%
2020 19,847 -

Gender in Dekalb County

  • Dekalb County is 48.9% female with 9,888 female residents.

  • Dekalb County is 51.1% male with 10,321 male residents.

Female
48.9% (9,888)
Male
51.1% (10,321)
Gender Dekalb County TN USA
Female 48.9% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 51.1% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dekalb County

Dekalb County is:

  • 87.0% White with 17,584 White residents.

  • 1.6% African American with 320 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 61 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 90 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 23 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 434 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.4% Hispanic with 1,697 Hispanic residents.

White
87.0% (17,584)
African American
1.6% (320)
American Indian
0.3% (61)
Asian
0.4% (90)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (23)
Two Or More
2.1% (434)
Hispanic
8.4% (1,697)

Table: Dekalb County By Race

Race Dekalb County TN USA
White 87.0% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 1.6% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.4% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Dekalb County, Tennessee

  • 7.7% of households in Dekalb County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.3% of households in Dekalb County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Dekalb County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Dekalb County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Dekalb County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Dekalb County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Dekalb County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Dekalb County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Dekalb County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.9% of households in Dekalb County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.7% (1,551)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.3% (1,276)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.6% (2,538)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (2,267)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (2,808)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (3,309)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (2,472)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.8% (2,376)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (1,228)
$200,000 or more
1.9% (379)
Income Dekalb County TN USA
Less than $10,000 7.7% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.3% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.6% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.8% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.9% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dekalb County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed some college.

  • 4.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Dekalb County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,414)
9-12th Grade
12% (2,425)
High School / GED
40% (8,083)
Some College
17% (3,435)
Associate's Degree
4% (808)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (2,829)
Master's Degree
5% (1,010)
Professional Degree
1% (202)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Dekalb County TN USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 40% 31% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 4% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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