Poverty Rate in DeKalb County, Illinois
In DeKalb County, Illinois, an estimated 13,499 of 95,383 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Illinois?
The poverty rate in DeKalb County, Illinois is 14.2%.
- How many people in DeKalb County, Illinois live in poverty?
In DeKalb County, Illinois, an estimated 13,499 of 95,383 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Illinois compare to the average for Illinois?
The poverty rate in DeKalb County, Illinois is 19.33% higher than the Illinois average. In DeKalb County, Illinois, an estimated 14.2% of 95,383 people live in poverty. In Illinois, 11.9% of 12,306,019 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in DeKalb County, Illinois compare to the US?
The poverty rate in DeKalb County, Illinois is 12.7% higher than the US average. In DeKalb County, Illinois, an estimated 14.2% of 95,383 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Cortland, Illinois 4.4% of 4,701 people.
- DeKalb, Illinois 26.6% of 36,917 people.
- Genoa, Illinois 11.8% of 5,044 people.
- Hinckley, Illinois 11.5% of 2,154 people.
- Kingston, Illinois 5.9% of 1,357 people.
Some other race
24.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in DeKalb County, Illinois
2021
24.9% of 5 thousand people
Hispanic
29.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in DeKalb County, Illinois
2022
29.2% of 13 thousand people
White
10.8% Poverty Rate for White people in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
10.8% of 71 thousand people
Black or African American
38.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
38.6% of 7 thousand people
Two or more races
13.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
13.6% of 10 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
11.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
11.1% of 68 thousand people
Under 18 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
11.6% of 21 thousand people
Under 5 years
8.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
8.3% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
12.6% of 16 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
11.3% of 21 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
13.7% of 60 thousand people
18 to 34 years
22.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
22.9% of 25 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
7.2% of 35 thousand people
60 years and over
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
9.1% of 18 thousand people
65 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
10.4% of 14 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
8.5% of 60 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
20.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
20.4% of 5 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
9.6% of 16 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
9% of 21 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
3.8% of 18 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
10.7% of 54 thousand people
Employed
10.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
10.6% of 52 thousand people
Male
11% Poverty Rate for employed men in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
11% of 28 thousand people
Female
10% Poverty Rate for employed women in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
10% of 24 thousand people
Unemployed
13.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
13.5% of 2 thousand people
Male
8.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
8.6% of 1 thousand people
Female
19.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
19.3% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
12.9% of 77 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
3% of 34 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
23.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
23.8% of 21 thousand people
Did not work
18% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
18% of 21 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
34.3% Poverty Rate for single people in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
34.3% of 22 thousand people
Male
33.4% Poverty Rate for single men in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
33.4% of 11 thousand people
Female
35.4% Poverty Rate for single women in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
35.4% of 10 thousand people
18 to 24 years
65.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
65.9% of 7 thousand people
25 to 34 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
21.9% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
20.8% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
21.7% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
19.3% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
23.8% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
12% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
12% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
11.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
11.6% of 9 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
57.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
57.1% of 7 thousand people
Did not work
41.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
41.2% of 6 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in DeKalb County, Illinois
2023
12.7%
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