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De Kalb, MS
Town in Kemper County, Mississippi.
Population
791
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
238
ZIP codes
0
De Kalb and its ZIP codes
De Kalb at a glance
- De Kalb is about 3.8 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,500, 16% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,800 (55% below Mississippi) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for De Kalb, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
De Kalb, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,500
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$75,800
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (52), Nigerian Americans (18), Dutch Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kemper County. PPP loans are for De Kalb.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,275
1,748 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74M
FY 2026, $8,231 per person
How people get to work
De Kalb, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
De Kalb, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
319
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
54.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in De Kalb, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.9%
U.S. 33.3% +14.6 pts
Diabetes
21.9%
U.S. 12.1% +9.8 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near De Kalb
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScoobaTown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| PortervilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ShuqualakTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Meridian StationCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.3 |
| LauderdaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| Emelle, ALTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Geiger, ALTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 14.2 |
| TuckerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| MarionTown | 23 mi | 3.6 |
| ToomsubaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.7 |
| MaconCity | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| Panola, ALCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| MeridianCity | 26 mi | 53.7 |
| NellieburgCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is De Kalb, MS in?
- De Kalb is in Kemper County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of De Kalb, MS?
- About 791 people live in De Kalb, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near De Kalb?
- Nearby places include Scooba (11 mi), Porterville (12 mi), Shuqualak (15 mi), Meridian Station (15 mi), Bogue Chitto (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023