Demographics
For more demographic statistics for DeKalb County, please contact the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority staff at 256-845-7957.
Population Grouth 1990-2025
Employment Distribution by Type
Major City Demographics
| Collinsville | 1,962 |
| Crossville | 1,862 |
| Fort Payne | 14,012 |
| Fyffe | 1,018 |
| Geraldine | 896 |
| Hammondville | 488 |
| Henagar | 2,344 |
| Ider | 723 |
| Lakeview | 143 |
| Mentone | 360 |
| Pine Ridge | 282 |
| Powell | 955 |
| Rainsville | 4,948 |
| Shiloh | 274 |
| Sylvania | 1,837 |
| Valley Head | 558 |
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Source: 2010 Census
Households
| Households (2012-2016) | 24,811 |
| Housing Units | 31,057 |
Household Income
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Source: Census.gov July 2017 Estimates
AGE
| Median Age | 37.5 |
| Persons under 18 years | 24.5% |
| Persons 65 years and older | 16.4% |
Source: Census.gov July 2017 Estimates and Alabama Labor Market Information Division 2017
Race
| White | 92.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% |
Source: Census.gov July 2017 Estimates
Educational Attainment
| High-School Graduate percent of persons age 25 years+ | 72.5% |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher of personsl age 25 years+ | 11.4% |
