Living in De Kalb, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Kalb · Census data 2020–2024
De Kalb has 791 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $47,500 (16% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $75,800, the median rent is $675/month.
De Kalb is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
De Kalb at a glance
- Population
- 791
- Median age
- 41State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $47,500State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $75,800State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $675/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is De Kalb a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in De Kalb
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Kalb the median home value is $75,800, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 11.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,039 a month in housing costs.
De Kalb median household income
The median household income in De Kalb is $47,500 and the income per person is $30,165. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in De Kalb: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 370
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 21.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.54
De Kalb demographics
- Population
- 791
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 290
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Kalb ›
Education in De Kalb
20.7% of adults 25 and older in De Kalb have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Kalb
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
De Kalb vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Kalb | 791 | $47,500 | $75,800 | $675 |
| Shuqualak | 238 | $14,393 | $81,900 | $939 |
| Meridian Station | 661 | $64,773 | — | $1,362 |
| Geiger | 174 | $38,750 | — | $825 |
| Collinsville | 1,725 | $78,750 | $170,800 | $1,009 |
| Marion | 2,030 | $46,500 | $193,800 | $1,057 |
| Macon | 3,333 | $31,774 | $97,400 | $625 |
| Toomsuba | 512 | $73,387 | $224,600 | — |
| Meridian | 34,137 | $36,562 | $107,900 | $910 |
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What is the median household income in De Kalb, MS?
The median household income in De Kalb is $47,500, 16% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in De Kalb?
The median home value in De Kalb is $75,800, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in De Kalb?
The median gross rent in De Kalb is $675 per month, about 11.3% of household income.
Is De Kalb, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in De Kalb?
The median age in De Kalb is 41 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in De Kalb?
The average commute to work in De Kalb is 29 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Kalb?
The unemployment rate in De Kalb is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Kalb?
20.7% of adults in De Kalb have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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