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DeKalb County is a county located in the state of Indiana. Named for Revolutionary War figure Johann, Baron de Kalb (1721-1780), the county was created by the Indiana legislature in 1835 and organized in 1837. As of 2000, the population was 40,285. The county's county seat is Auburn, Indiana6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 942 km² (364 mi²). 940 km² (363 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.27% water.
Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 40,285 people, 15,134 households, and 10,911 families residing in the county. The population density is 43/km² (111/mi²). There are 16,144 housing units at an average density of 17/km² (44/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.76% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 1.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 15,134 households out of which 36.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% are married couples living together, 8.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% are non-families. 23.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.11.
In the county the population is spread out with 28.00% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 30.30% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 99.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $44,909, and the median income for a family is $51,676. Males have a median income of $37,322 versus $24,120 for females. The per capita income for the county is $19,448. 5.90% of the population and 3.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.10% of those under the age of 18 and 8.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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