DeKalb County Illinois Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the DeKalb County Illinois area was $65,615 in 2021, the latest figures available. DeKalb County median household income is $6,590 lower than the median Illinois household income and $4,102 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including DeKalb County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for DeKalb County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for DeKalb County Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Illinois | $72,205 | -2.42% | +2.91% |
| DeKalb County | $65,615 | -3.37% | -3.60% |
Trends in DeKalb County, IL Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Dekalb is $65,615. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $71,907 and is now $6,292 (8.75%) lower. From a post peak low of $54,265 in 2012, real median household income for Dekalb has now grown by $11,350 (20.92%).
Real Median Household Income: DeKalb County, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for DeKalb County
| Date | US | Illinois | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $72,205 | $65,615 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $73,997 | $67,903 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $73,321 | $67,963 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $70,165 | $68,067 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $69,623 | $66,251 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $68,826 | $66,935 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $68,144 | $63,436 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $65,806 | $64,668 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $65,483 | $61,588 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $65,184 | $54,265 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $64,267 | $61,965 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $68,314 | $62,931 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $70,898 | $71,907 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $69,898 | $65,503 |
DeKalb County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for DeKalb County was $81,187 in 2021. Compared to the median Illinois family income, DeKalb County median family income is $9,674 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for DeKalb County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for DeKalb County Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Illinois | $90,861 | -2.81% | +3.56% |
| DeKalb County | $81,187 | -7.82% | -10.97% |
Trends in DeKalb County, IL Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Dekalb is $81,187. Real median family income peaked in 2007 at $94,322 and is now $13,135 (13.93%) lower. From a post peak low of $74,779 in 2012, real median family income for Dekalb has now grown by $6,408 (8.57%).
Real Median Family Income: DeKalb County, Illinois, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for DeKalb County
| Date | US | Illinois | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $90,861 | $81,187 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $93,487 | $88,075 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $93,015 | $92,308 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $87,734 | $91,192 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $87,501 | $87,071 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $86,879 | $82,253 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,493 | $81,142 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $82,248 | $84,186 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $81,031 | $77,441 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $81,224 | $74,779 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $79,171 | $78,463 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,567 | $85,356 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $86,141 | $94,322 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $85,077 | $91,186 |
DeKalb County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for DeKalb County was $33,595 in 2021. Compared to the median Illinois per capita income, DeKalb County median per capita income is $6,199 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for DeKalb County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for DeKalb County Illinois
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Illinois | $39,794 | -1.92% | +3.02% |
| DeKalb County | $33,595 | -0.26% | +2.13% |
Trends in DeKalb County, IL Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Dekalb is $33,595. Real per capita income peaked in 2005 at $33,905 and is now $310 (0.91%) lower. From a post peak low of $26,081 in 2012, real per capita income for Dekalb has now grown by $7,514 (28.81%).
Real Per Capita Income: DeKalb County, Illinois, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for DeKalb County
| Date | US | Illinois | DeKalb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $39,794 | $33,595 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $40,571 | $33,681 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,982 | $32,599 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $38,628 | $32,893 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $37,795 | $30,917 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $37,088 | $31,437 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $36,443 | $28,984 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,845 | $28,768 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,781 | $27,117 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,978 | $26,081 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $33,658 | $26,893 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,408 | $26,984 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $36,632 | $32,229 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $36,586 | $33,905 |
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