City profile · Mississippi · Census ACS 2023

De Kalb, MS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for De Kalb - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

921
Residents
$29,978
Median income
$72,900
Median home
$842
Median rent (state)

De Kalb - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, De Kalb lands in the 3rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

3rd
percentile, household income
2nd
percentile, home value
1st
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: De Kalb, MS

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 921 residents in De Kalb, a small town within Mississippi. De Kalb households earn a median of $29,978 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 22.9%. Typical homes in De Kalb are valued around $72,900, and the median resident age is 40.3 years. About 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 51.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 1 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Living costs in Mississippi run below the national norm: the state registers 87.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $842 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Mississippi run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Commute times here average 26.6 minutes, with 90.3% driving alone and 3.9% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 14.9 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

921 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Mississippi

Median Household Income

$29,978 /yr

Poverty 22.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.0 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Mississippi average

How does De Kalb compare to other US cities?

De Kalb measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 3% higher than other cities
Home value 2% pricier than other cities
Median rent 1% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below De Kalb's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Mississippi, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

3rdIncome percentile

3rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How De Kalb's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$72,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 98% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. De Kalb $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - De Kalb, MS De Kalb, MS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not De Kalb, MS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution De Kalb, MS median $29,978/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
De Kalb, MS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for De Kalb, MS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 22.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
921
Median Income
$29,978
Median Home Value
$72,900
Median Age
40.3
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Labor force participation
51.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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820 residents840 residents860 residents880 residents 202020212022202320242025 875 residents 834 residents ▼ -4.7%
De Kalb's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
26.6 minutes
Drive Alone
90.3%
Carpool
5.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
3.9%

Based on 383 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Mississippi - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$135
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$38
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Mississippi state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Mississippi state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county De Kalb sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.0
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$842/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
14.9 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Mississippi

Beaumont
917 people
Morgantown
917 people
Lambert
926 people
Woodville
914 people
Edwards
903 people
Jonestown
941 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to De Kalb's 921 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Rosiclare, IL
921 people
Wheatland, IA
921 people
East Mountain, TX
921 people
Greenleaf, WI
921 people
Luthersville, GA
920 people
Sardis, GA
920 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to De Kalb's $29,978 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Carrollton, AL
$29,957 median income
Camp Hill, AL
$30,000 median income
Eminence, MO
$30,000 median income
Wheaton, MO
$30,000 median income
Corning, OH
$30,000 median income
Wauhillau, OK
$30,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - De Kalb, MS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition De Kalb, MS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 24.5% 75.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 24.5% Black or African American 75.5% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 0.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How De Kalb compares to nearby Mississippi cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
De Kalb (this city) 921 $29,978
Beaumont 917 $80,302
Morgantown 917 N/A
Lambert 926 $28,793
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MS NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about De Kalb, MS?

What is the population of De Kalb, MS? +

The population of De Kalb, MS stands at 921 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in De Kalb, MS? +

Median annual household income in De Kalb runs $29,978, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in De Kalb? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for De Kalb; the closest available measure is the Mississippi state average, a cost of living index of 87.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Mississippi vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in De Kalb, MS? +

Homes in De Kalb carry a median value of $72,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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