DeKalb County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 5,929 | — | — |
| 1850 | 8,245 | +2,316 | +39.1% |
| 1860 | 10,705 | +2,460 | +29.8% |
| 1870 | 7,126 | -3,579 | -33.4% |
| 1880 | 12,675 | +5,549 | +77.9% |
| 1890 | 21,106 | +8,431 | +66.5% |
| 1900 | 23,558 | +2,452 | +11.6% |
| 1910 | 28,261 | +4,703 | +20.0% |
| 1920 | 34,426 | +6,165 | +21.8% |
| 1930 | 40,104 | +5,678 | +16.5% |
| 1940 | 43,075 | +2,971 | +7.4% |
| 1950 | 45,048 | +1,973 | +4.6% |
| 1960 | 41,417 | -3,631 | -8.1% |
| 1970 | 41,981 | +564 | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 53,658 | +11,677 | +27.8% |
| 1990 | 54,651 | +993 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 64,452 | +9,801 | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 71,109 | +6,657 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 71,608 | +499 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 73,122 | +1,514 | +2.1% |
Cities & CDPs in DeKalb County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Payne | 15,017 | — |
| 2 | Rainsville | 5,931 | — |
| 3 | Henagar | 2,322 | +95.5% |
| 4 | Collinsville | 2,064 | +58.8% |
| 5 | Crossville | 1,829 | +76.7% |
| 6 | Sylvania | 1,824 | +57.8% |
| 7 | Fyffe | 976 | -25.2% |
| 8 | Powell | 929 | +21.9% |
| 9 | Geraldine | 911 | 0.0% |
| 10 | Ider | 738 | +5.7% |
| 11 | Valley Head | 595 | -2.3% |
| 12 | Hammondville | 428 | +16.0% |
| 13 | Mentone | 334 | -29.8% |
| 14 | Shiloh | 331 | +11.5% |
| 15 | Pine Ridge | 268 | +18.1% |
| 16 | Lakeview | 166 | -62.4% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 5,929 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 8,245 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 10,705 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 7,126 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 12,675 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 21,106 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 23,558 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 28,261 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 34,426 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 40,104 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 43,075 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 45,048 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 41,417 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 41,981 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 53,658 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 54,651 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 64,452 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 65,861 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 66,530 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 67,260 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 67,794 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 68,495 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 69,450 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 70,228 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 70,864 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 71,109 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 71,109 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 71,335 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 70,913 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 70,881 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 70,963 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 71,065 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 71,116 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 71,441 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 71,430 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 71,506 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 71,608 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 71,880 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 72,046 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 72,626 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 73,122 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)