Demographics
For more demographic statistics for DeKalb County, please contact the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority staff at 256-845-7957.
Population Grouth 1990-2025
Employment Distribution by Type
Community Demographics
| Community | Population | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Dekalb County | 73,275 | Community Demographics |
|
Collinsville
|
2,024
|
|
| Crossville | 1,894 | Community Demographics |
| Fort Payne | 14,105 | Community Demographics |
| Fyffe | 1,052 | Community Demographics |
| Geraldine | 934 | Community Demographics |
| Hammondville | 491 | Community Demographics |
| Henagar | 2,289 | Community Demographics |
| Ider | 754 | Community Demographics |
| Lakeview | 148 | Community Demographics |
| Mentone | 378 | Community Demographics |
| Pine Ridge | 279 | Community Demographics |
| Powell | 938 | Community Demographics |
| Rainsville | 5,158 | Community Demographics |
| Shiloh | 284 | Community Demographics |
| Sylvania | 1,946 | Community Demographics |
| Valley Head | 551 | Community Demographics |
Source: ESRI
Households
| Total Households | 27,490 |
| Housing Units | 32,582 |
Source: ESRI Executive Summary pdf
DeKalb County detailed Housing Summary (pdf)
Household Income
2020 Wealth Index = 54
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Age
Sourse: ESRI
Race
| White | 82.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% |
Source: ESRI Executive Summary pdf
Educational Attainment
2020 Population 25 and above by Educational Attainment for DeKalb County
| Total | 50,376 |
| Less than 9th grade | 10.0% |
| 9th-12th Grade, ND | 13.6% |
| High School Graduate | 26.6% |
| GED/Alternative Credentials | 7.1% |
| Some College, No Degree | 19.1% |
| Associate Degree | 10.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.9% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 5.6% |
Source: ESRI Community Profile pdf
