DeKalb County, Alabama

History DeKalb County was established on January 9, 1836.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,017 km² (779 mi²). 2,015 km² (778 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 64,452 people, 25,113 households, and 18,432 families residing in the county. The population density is 32/km² (83/mi²). There are 28,051 housing units at an average density of 14/km² (36/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 92.55% White, 1.68% African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.10% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. 5.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 25,113 households out of which 33.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% are married couples living together, 9.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% are non-families. 23.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 2.98.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 29.10% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $30,137, and the median income for a family is $35,801. Males have a median income of $28,878 versus $19,103 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,818. 15.40% of the population and 11.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.60% are under the age of 18 and 20.50% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Collinsville (part - part of Collinsville is in Cherokee County)
• Crossville
• Fort Payne
• Fyffe
• Geraldine
• Hammondville
• Henagar
• Ider
• Lakeview
• Mentone
• Pine Ridge
• Powell
• Rainsville
• Sand Rock (part - part of Sand Rock is in Cherokee County)
• Shiloh
• Sylvania
• Valley Head