DeKalb, IL Demographics

A map of DeKalb's Population by Race

DeKalb, Illinois had a population of 40,290 in 2020. It was 55.1% White, 18.1% Black, 3.9% Asian, 17.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of DeKalb, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, DeKalb is the 39th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

DeKalb's White Population

22,211 residents of DeKalb identify as White, or 55.1%. This makes the White share of the population of DeKalb roughly similar to the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, DeKalb is ranked #1330 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

DeKalb is less White than neighboring Cortland (68.5% White), Sycamore (80.8% White), Malta (82.1% White), Maple Park (87.9% White), and Waterman (85.3% White).

DeKalb's Black Population

7,296 residents of DeKalb identify as Black, or 18.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of DeKalb roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, DeKalb is ranked #93 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

DeKalb is more Black than neighboring Cortland (7.9% Black), Sycamore (3.1% Black), Malta (2.6% Black), Maple Park (0.1% Black), and Waterman (1.3% Black).

DeKalb's Asian Population

1,570 residents of DeKalb identify as Asian, or 3.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of DeKalb roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, DeKalb is ranked #149 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

DeKalb is more Asian than neighboring Cortland (1.4% Asian), Sycamore (2.2% Asian), Malta (0.2% Asian), Maple Park (0.7% Asian), and Waterman (0.8% Asian).

DeKalb's Hispanic Population

7,185 residents of DeKalb identify as Hispanic, or 17.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of DeKalb roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, DeKalb is ranked #130 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

DeKalb is more Hispanic than neighboring Cortland (17% Hispanic), Sycamore (9.3% Hispanic), Malta (10.1% Hispanic), Maple Park (8% Hispanic), and Waterman (8.8% Hispanic).

DeKalb's Native American/Other Population

219 residents of DeKalb identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of DeKalb roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, DeKalb is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

DeKalb is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sycamore (0.4% Native American/Other), and Maple Park (0.4% Native American/Other). DeKalb is less Native American/Other than neighboring Malta (0.8% Native American/Other), and Waterman (0.7% Native American/Other).

DeKalb's Multiracial Population

1,809 residents of DeKalb identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of DeKalb roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, DeKalb is ranked #355 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

DeKalb is more Multiracial than neighboring Sycamore (4.2% Multiracial), Malta (4.3% Multiracial), Maple Park (2.9% Multiracial), and Waterman (3.2% Multiracial). DeKalb is less Multiracial than neighboring Cortland (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.