DeKalb, IN County is a vibrant community of 43,059 people located in northeast Indiana. The county has a population density of 120 people per square mile, which is slightly higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The county offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, hunting and fishing at Fairfield Fish & Game Club. There are also a variety of local businesses in DeKalb County including Dekalb Health, 3Rivers Federal Credit Union and Auburn Gear Inc. Other organizations in the area include the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership. Sports fans can enjoy exciting events throughout the year such as Auburn High School’s football games at Spuller Stadium or high school basketball tournaments hosted by Garrett High School.
The population in DeKalb County is 43,059. There are 119 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in DeKalb County is 38.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in DeKalb County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in DeKalb County
- 55.4% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 30.7% are married with children
- 14.8% have children, but are single
Race in DeKalb County
- 95.1% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander