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About DeKalb County

DeKalb is a county in the Fort Wayne Metropolitan area. It has a population of 43,312 and a population density of 119, which is 21% above the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is 2 years above the Fort Wayne Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.


DeKalb County has a median home value of $156,285, which is 32% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,186 is 10% above the metro average rent and 43% below the national average rent The average household income in DeKalb County is $68,110 , which is 3% above the Metro average household income and 12% below the national average of household income.

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$156,285Median Home Value
$228,343 Fort Wayne Metro Area
$1,186Median Rent
$1,072 Fort Wayne Metro Area
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Towns of DeKalb County

Altona, IN
Butler, IN
Stafford Township, IN
Grant Township, IN
Union Township, IN
St. Joe, IN
Newville Township, IN
Smithfield Township, IN
Troy Township, IN
Wilmington Township, IN
Garrett, IN
Waterloo, IN
Richland Township, IN
Corunna, IN
Jackson Township, IN
Franklin Township, IN
Fairfield Township, IN
Auburn, IN
Concord Township, IN
Spencer Township, IN
Keyser Township, IN
Butler Township, IN
Ashley, IN
Hamilton, IN
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Demographics

DeKalb County's population is made up of 56% married, 25% single, 13% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 37%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 82% of the population in DeKalb County.

43,312Population
457,842 Fort Wayne Metro Area
119Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
38 Median Age
36 Fort Wayne Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in DeKalb County is $33,164. The Median Household Income is $68,110

$33,164Income Per Capita
$36,303 Fort Wayne Metro Area
$68,110Median Household Income
$66,317 Fort Wayne Metro Area
10% Poverty Rate
13% Fort Wayne Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Fort Wayne Metro Area
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Amenities in DeKalb County
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$156,285Median Home Value
$228,343 Fort Wayne Metro Area
$1,186Median Rent
$1,072 Fort Wayne Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Fort Wayne Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
18%
Home Owners
82%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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