DeKalb County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Indiana
. Named for Revolutionary War
hero Johann, Baron de Kalb
(1721–1780), the county was created by the Indiana legislature
in 1835 and organized in 1837. As of 2010, the population was 42,223. The county seat
is Auburn
.
officer from Bavaria
, who was fatally wounded at the Battle of Camden
, South Carolina
.
, and by the Indiana Code
.
County Council: The county council is the fiscal branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.
Board of Commissioners: A three-member board of commissioners combines executive and non-fiscal legislative powers. Commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners also function as the county drainage board, exercising control over the construction and maintenance of legal drains.
Courts: DeKalb County has a Circuit Court (75th Judicial Circuit) and two Superior Courts. By local rule, approved by the Indiana Supreme Court, the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court is currently limited to juvenile and domestic cases. Criminal, civil and domestic cases are heard in the two superior courts. Judges of each court are elected for six-year terms on partisan tickets.
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff
, coroner
, auditor, treasurer
, recorder
, surveyor
, and circuit court clerk
. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare a party
affiliation and to be residents of the county.
DeKalb County is part of Indiana's 3rd congressional district
and in 2008 was represented by Mark Souder
in the United States Congress
. It is also part of Indiana Senate
districts 13 and 14, and Indiana House of Representatives
districts 51, 52 and 85.
of 2000, there were 40,285 people, 15,134 households, and 10,911 families residing in the county. The population density
was 111 people per square mile (43/km²). There were 16,144 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile (17/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 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 were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 39.3% were of German
, 20.8% American
, 9.1% English
and 6.9% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 15,134 households out of which 36.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples
living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,909, and the median income for a family was $51,676. Males had a median income of $37,322 versus $24,120 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $19,448. About 3.70% of families and 5.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.10% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. Named for Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
hero Johann, Baron de Kalb
Johann de Kalb
Johann von Robais, Baron de Kalb , born Johann Kalb, was a German soldier who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.-Early life:...
(1721–1780), the county was created by the Indiana legislature
Legislature
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in 1835 and organized in 1837. As of 2010, the population was 42,223. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Auburn
Auburn, Indiana
Auburn is a city in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 13,086 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1836 by Wesley Park , the city is the county seat of DeKalb County. Auburn is also known as Home of the Classics.-Geography:...
.
History
The county was named for the heroic General Johann de Kalb, a Continental ArmyContinental Army
The Continental Army was formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America. Established by a resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, it was created to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in...
officer from Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
, who was fatally wounded at the Battle of Camden
Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was a major victory for the British in the Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 363.85 square miles (942.4 km²), of which 362.82 square miles (939.7 km²) (or 99.72%) is land and 1.03 square miles (2.7 km²) (or 0.28%) is water.Cities and towns
- AltonaAltona, IndianaAltona is a town in Keyser Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 197 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Altona is located at ....
- AshleyAshley, IndianaAshley is a town in Indiana located on the border of Smithfield Township, DeKalb County and Steuben Township, Steuben County. The population was 983 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Ashley is located at ....
- AuburnAuburn, IndianaAuburn is a city in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 13,086 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1836 by Wesley Park , the city is the county seat of DeKalb County. Auburn is also known as Home of the Classics.-Geography:...
- ButlerButler, IndianaButler is a city in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,684 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Butler is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
- CorunnaCorunna, IndianaCorunna is a town in Richland Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 251 at the 2010 census.-Geography:The Corunna Town Hall is located at 102 N Bridge St.. This Building is also the former home to the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department The Corunna Volunteer Fire...
- GarrettGarrett, IndianaGarrett is a city in Keyser Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,286 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1875, Garrett was named for John W...
- HamiltonHamilton, IndianaHamilton is a town located on the border of Steuben County, Indiana and DeKalb County, Indiana. In Steuben County, it is in Otsego Township, and in DeKalb County it is in Franklin Township. The population was 1,532 at the 2010 census.- History :...
- Newville, Indiana
- Orange, Indiana
- Spencerville, Indiana
- Saint Joe
- WaterlooWaterloo, IndianaWaterloo is a town in Grant and Smithfield townships, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,242 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Waterloo is located at ....
Townships
- ButlerButler Township, DeKalb County, IndianaButler Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,805.-Geography:Butler Township covers an area of ; of this is water...
- ConcordConcord Township, DeKalb County, IndianaConcord Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,212.-Geography:Concord Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Concord* Orangeville...
- FairfieldFairfield Township, DeKalb County, IndianaFairfield Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,319.-Geography:Fairfield Township covers an area of ; of this is water...
- FranklinFranklin Township, DeKalb County, IndianaFranklin Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,264.-Geography:Franklin Township covers an area of ; of this is water...
- GrantGrant Township, DeKalb County, IndianaGrant Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,087.-Geography:Grant Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Cities and towns:* Auburn...
- JacksonJackson Township, DeKalb County, IndianaJackson Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,559.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of ; of this is water...
- KeyserKeyser Township, DeKalb County, IndianaKeyser Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 7,090.-Geography:Keyser Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Cities and towns:* Altona* Auburn * Garrett...
- NewvilleNewville Township, DeKalb County, IndianaNewville Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 538.-Geography:Newville Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Newville* Newville Center...
- RichlandRichland Township, DeKalb County, IndianaRichland Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,258.-Geography:Richland Township covers an area of ; of this is water...
- SmithfieldSmithfield Township, DeKalb County, IndianaSmithfield Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,658.-Geography:Smithfield Township covers an area of ; of this is water...
- SpencerSpencer Township, DeKalb County, IndianaSpencer Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,057.-Geography:Spencer Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Adjacent townships:* Concord Township...
- StaffordStafford Township, DeKalb County, IndianaStafford Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 282.-References:* * -External links:* *...
- TroyTroy Township, DeKalb County, IndianaTroy Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 322.-Geography:Troy Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-References:* * -External links:* *...
- UnionUnion Township, DeKalb County, IndianaUnion Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 12,716.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Adjacent townships:* Grant Township...
- WilmingtonWilmington Township, DeKalb County, IndianaWilmington Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,118.-Geography:Wilmington Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Adjacent townships:* Franklin Township...
Major highways
Interstate 69Interstate 69Interstate 69 is an Interstate Highway in the United States. It exists in two parts: a completed highway from Indianapolis, Indiana, northeast to the Canadian border in Port Huron, Michigan, and a mostly proposed extension southwest to the Mexican border in Texas...
U.S. Route 6U.S. Route 6U.S. Route 6 , also called the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, a name that honors an American Civil War veterans association, is a main route of the U.S. Highway system, running east-northeast from Bishop, California to Provincetown, Massachusetts. Until 1964, it continued south from Bishop to...
Indiana State Road 8Indiana State Road 8State Road 8 in the U.S. State of Indiana consists of two disconnected segments that were never connected.-Western segment:The western segment of State Road 8 connects State Road 2 and U.S. Route 231 in Hebron with State Road 17 near Plymouth...
Indiana State Road 1Indiana State Road 1State Road 1 is a north–south state highway in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Indiana. Its southern terminus is at U.S. Highway 50 in east-central Dearborn County, just east of Lawrenceburg. Its northern terminus is at U.S...
Indiana State Road 4Indiana State Road 4State Road 4 in the U.S. State of Indiana refers to three separate disconnected surface highways in northern Indiana, although local highways that have never been part of the state highway system could in fact connect them.-Western segment:...
Indiana State Road 101Indiana State Road 101State Road 101 in the U.S. state of Indiana is a north–south state highway in the eastern portion of Indiana that exists in four sections with a combined length of .-First section:...
Indiana State Road 327Indiana State Road 327Indiana State Road 327 is a north–south, largely rural surface highway in north-eastern Indiana.-Route description:State Road 327 is an undivided surface road throughout its entire course between the Indiana/Michigan state line just north of Orland, Indiana to a point just south of Garrett,...
Indiana State Road 427Indiana State Road 427State Road 427 is a roughly northeast-southwest two-lane surface road between U.S. Route 6 at Waterloo and the Ohio state line east of Hamilton. Fifteen miles in length, it is a child of U.S. Route 27 , which is now decommissioned north of Fort Wayne.-Route description:SR 427 begins in downtown...
Indiana State Road 205Indiana State Road 205State Road 205 is a short north–south, largely rural surface highway in north-eastern Indiana. Although classified as north–south, it actually runs mostly in a north-easterly direction.-Route description:...
Adjacent counties
- Steuben CountySteuben County, IndianaSteuben County is a county located in the northeast corner of the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 34,185. The county seat is Angola...
(north) - Williams CountyWilliams County, OhioWilliams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 37,642. Its county seat is Bryan and is named for David Williams, one of the captors of John André in the American Revolutionary War.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, OhioOhioOhio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
(northeast) - Defiance CountyDefiance County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 39,500 people, 15,138 households, and 11,020 families residing in the county. The population density was 96 people per square mile . There were 16,040 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile...
, OhioOhioOhio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
(southeast) - Allen CountyAllen County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 331,849 people, 128,745 households, and 86,259 families residing in the county. The population density was 505 people per square mile . There were 138,905 housing units at an average density of 211 per square mile...
(south) - Noble CountyNoble County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 46,275 people, 16,696 households, and 12,288 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile . There were 18,233 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile...
(west) - LaGrange CountyLaGrange County, IndianaLaGrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana and in the Northern Indiana region known as Michiana. As of 2010, the population was 37,128. The county is located about east of South Bend, west of Toledo, Ohio, and northeast of Indianapolis. The area is well known for its large...
(northwest)
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Auburn have ranged from a low of 17 °F (-8.3 °C) in January to a high of 84 °F (28.9 °C) in July, although a record low of -24 °F was recorded in January 1984 and a record high of 106 °F (41.1 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.42 inches (3.6 cm) in February to 4.17 inches (10.6 cm) in June.Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of IndianaConstitution of Indiana
There have been two Constitutions of the State of Indiana. The first constitution was created when the Territory of Indiana sent forty-three delegates to a constitutional convention on June 10, 1816 to establish a constitution for the proposed State of Indiana after the United States Congress had...
, and by the Indiana Code
Indiana Code
The Indiana Code is the code of laws for the US State of Indiana. The contents are the codification of the all the laws currently in effect within Indiana...
.
County Council: The county council is the fiscal branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.
Board of Commissioners: A three-member board of commissioners combines executive and non-fiscal legislative powers. Commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners also function as the county drainage board, exercising control over the construction and maintenance of legal drains.
Courts: DeKalb County has a Circuit Court (75th Judicial Circuit) and two Superior Courts. By local rule, approved by the Indiana Supreme Court, the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court is currently limited to juvenile and domestic cases. Criminal, civil and domestic cases are heard in the two superior courts. Judges of each court are elected for six-year terms on partisan tickets.
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
, coroner
Coroner
A coroner is a government official who* Investigates human deaths* Determines cause of death* Issues death certificates* Maintains death records* Responds to deaths in mass disasters* Identifies unknown dead* Other functions depending on local laws...
, auditor, treasurer
Treasurer
A treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury of an organization. The adjective for a treasurer is normally "tresorial". The adjective "treasurial" normally means pertaining to a treasury, rather than the treasurer.-Government:...
, recorder
Recorder of deeds
Recorder of deeds is a government office tasked with maintaining public records and documents, especially records relating to real estate ownership that provide persons other than the owner of a property with real rights over that property.-Background:...
, surveyor
Surveying
See Also: Public Land Survey SystemSurveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them...
, and circuit court clerk
Court clerk
A court clerk is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining the records of a court. Another duty is to administer oaths to witnesses, jurors, and grand jurors...
. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare a party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
affiliation and to be residents of the county.
DeKalb County is part of Indiana's 3rd congressional district
Indiana's 3rd congressional district
Indiana's 3rd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Based in Fort Wayne, the district takes in the northeastern part of the state and includes Goshen....
and in 2008 was represented by Mark Souder
Mark Souder
Mark Edward Souder is an American Republican politician who was a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1995 to 2010.During the 1980s and early 1990s, he worked as a congressional aide to Dan Coats and committee staff director. He was elected to his congressional seat in 1994...
in the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
. It is also part of Indiana Senate
Indiana Senate
The Indiana Senate is the upper house of the Indiana General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana. The Senate is composed of 50 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. Senators serve four-year terms without term limits...
districts 13 and 14, and Indiana House of Representatives
Indiana House of Representatives
The Indiana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Indiana General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana. The House is composed of 100 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. House members serve two-year terms without term limits...
districts 51, 52 and 85.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 40,285 people, 15,134 households, and 10,911 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 111 people per square mile (43/km²). There were 16,144 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile (17/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.76% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.25% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.22% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.33% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.67% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.73% from two or more races. 1.68% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 39.3% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 20.8% American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, 9.1% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
and 6.9% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 15,134 households out of which 36.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,909, and the median income for a family was $51,676. Males had a median income of $37,322 versus $24,120 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $19,448. About 3.70% of families and 5.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.10% of those under age 18 and 8.50% of those age 65 or over.
School districts
- DeKalb County Central United School District
- DeKalb County Eastern Community School District
- Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School District
- Hamilton Community Schools
Private schools
- Lakewood Park Christian School
- St. Joseph's Catholic School (Garrett)