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Compare DeKalb to Des Plaines

This post compares DeKalb, Illinois to Des Plaines, 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) Des Plaines (city)
Population 43,141 58,805
Income (median) $38,820 $51,285
Home Value (median) $149,800 $242,600
White 73% 75%
Black 14% 2%
Asian 4% 13%
With Kids 28% 28%
Age (median) 24 43
Rentals 62% 23%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, DeKalb or Des Plaines?
A: DeKalb has a smaller population count than Des Plaines: 43141 compared with 58805 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in DeKalb or in Des Plaines?
A: Incomes are on average lower in DeKalb.

Q: Are homes more expensive in DeKalb or Des Plaines?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in DeKalb.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: DeKalb does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 62% for DeKalb versus 23% for Des Plaines.

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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