Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
71680
Sex Ratio
100.0 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.2 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.19 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
DeKalb County, AL, exhibits a modest population growth rate of 0.2% over the past year, consistent with its 0.19% CAGR over the last 13 years. The median age is 39.6, slightly above the state average of 39.3, indicating a relatively mature population. Notably, the county has a balanced sex ratio of 100.0, which is favorable compared to many other counties in Alabama. With 23.9% of its population under 18 and 17.3% above 65, DeKalb's age dependency ratio of 70.1 suggests a significant proportion of dependents, reflecting trends seen in nearby counties like Marshall and Etowah.
Dependency Rate
70.1 %
Median Age
39.6 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.3 %
Active Aging Index
88.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
29.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
40.6 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
25690
Married-couple Household
14339
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.08 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.35 %
Average Household Size
2.75 p
Average Family Size
3.32 p
Household with Children (%)
32.2 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
32.2 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
25.3 %
Now Married
56 %
Widowed
7.3 %
Divorced
11.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.