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DeKalb County, AL: growth, migration and housing
DeKalb County has 74,085 residents, up 3.4% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,400 households moved in and 1,280 moved out (+120 net), bringing in a net $16.0M of income. Median household income is $51,204, the median home $152,700 and median rent $693 a month.
In Alabama: 19th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 24th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 42nd of 67 counties for median household income · 35th of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to DeKalb County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall County, AL | 235 | $8.0M |
| Jackson County, AL | 177 | $8.9M |
| Etowah County, AL | 91 | $3.5M |
| Cherokee County, AL | 73 | $4.0M |
| Hamilton County, TN | 45 | $2.5M |
| Madison County, AL | 37 | $2.2M |
| Dade County, GA | 26 | $1.4M |
| Jefferson County, AL | 25 | $1.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving DeKalb County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, AL | 232 | $8.8M |
| Marshall County, AL | 216 | $9.1M |
| Etowah County, AL | 96 | $3.7M |
| Cherokee County, AL | 71 | $3.5M |
| Madison County, AL | 57 | $2.6M |
| Hamilton County, TN | 35 | $1.6M |
| Jefferson County, AL | 30 | $1.2M |
| Calhoun County, AL | 22 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.