DeKalb County is home to 10,450 Illinois residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen a drop in growth of -906.32%, ranking it #2,977 in the US and #95 in Illinois for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, DeKalb County, IL is OK for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 92.9% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 19.2% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in DeKalb County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, DeKalb County received a F grade in diversity.