Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

De Kalb, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

518

Median Agei

28.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.8%512

Two or More

0.8%4

Black

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%12

High School Diploma

47.5%141

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%23

Some College (1+ yr)

22.9%68

Associate's Degree

2%6

Bachelor's Degree

4.4%13

Master's Degree

2.7%8

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

7.1%

Graduate+

2.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$89,200

Median Renti

$891

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.7%341

Renter-Occupied

55.3%422

Total Units

945

Homeownership

44.7%

Vacancy Rate

19.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

111

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%27

2010–2019

2.4%23

2000–2009

4.3%41

1990–1999

12.2%115

1980–1989

8.8%83

1970–1979

21.5%203

1960–1969

27.1%256

1950–1959

9.9%94

1940–1949

2.4%23

1939 or earlier

8.5%80

Heating Fuel

Electricity

52.2%398

Utility Gas

45.5%347

Wood

2.4%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,104

Mean Household Incomei

$60,101

Per Capita Incomei

$23,787

Poverty Ratei

17.9%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

809

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$321/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

132 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing54 homes87% occupied$303/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes75% occupied$380/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,104/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

78.1%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

21.9%

Who Receives This Housing

70.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76.6% of subsidized households are minority

30.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

964.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

778

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

86(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.2%Insured

13.8%Uninsured