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Compare DeKalb to Champaign

This post compares DeKalb, Illinois to Champaign, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension DeKalb (city) Champaign (city)
Population 43,141 85,710
Income (median) $38,820 $42,431
Home Value (median) $149,800 $156,700
White 73% 65%
Black 14% 17%
Asian 4% 12%
With Kids 28% 21%
Age (median) 24 27
Rentals 62% 55%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, DeKalb or Champaign?
A: DeKalb has a smaller population count than Champaign: 43141 compared with 85710 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in DeKalb or in Champaign?
A: Incomes are on average similar in DeKalb.

Q: Are homes more expensive in DeKalb or Champaign?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in DeKalb.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: DeKalb does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 62% for DeKalb versus 55% for Champaign.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to DeKalb may include: Charleston, Carbondale, and Normal.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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