DeKalb, IL is a vibrant city with 41,083 residents and a population density of 2,641 people per square mile. It is located in DeKalb County and offers many opportunities for entertainment and leisure activities year-round. There are numerous local businesses to explore such as cafes, restaurants, shops, and museums. Local outdoor activities include visiting the Kishwaukee River State Fish & Wildlife Area for fishing or kayaking; outdoor concerts at the Egyptian Theatre; golfing at Faranda’s Banquet Center; walking trails at Northern Illinois University; and biking paths on the Prairie Trail system. The town also has many organizations dedicated to community development such as the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, sports fans can attend various events like Huskie Football games at NIU stadium.
The population in DeKalb is 41,083. There are 2,546 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in DeKalb is 25.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in DeKalb is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in DeKalb
- 30.8% are married
- 7.4% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 22.4% have children, but are single
Race in DeKalb
- 66.3% are White
- 13.4% are Black
- 4.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 13.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander