DeKalb County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- DeKalb County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01049
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 049
Geography
- Land Area
- 777.08 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.59 sq mi
- Total Area
- 778.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.460915
- Longitude
- -85.804021
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 67,736
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 50,738
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 59,688 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 8,053 | 11.9% |
| White | 55,915 | 82.5% |
| Black | 988 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 287 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 289 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 93 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,415 | 93.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,327 | 6.6% |
| White | 44,567 | 87.8% |
| Black | 978 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 226 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,581 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 56 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 72,269
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,064
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 15,894
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 57,561 | 79.6% |
| Black | 975 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 42,564
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,331 | 14.9% |
| Republican | 24,783 | 58.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,450 | 26.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,321 | 47.7% |
| Female | 22,242 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,545 | 85.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,330 | 5.5% |
| Black | 809 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,788
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,439 | 42.2% |
| Hispanic | 202 | 8.7% |
| Black | 179 | 22.1% |
| Asian | 32 | 17.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,221 | 40.5% |
| Female | 8,567 | 38.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,361 (27.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,863 (13.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 30,963
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $143,510
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $698
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.