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DeKalb County, IN: growth, migration and housing
DeKalb County has 44,535 residents, up 2.9% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,244 households moved in and 1,181 moved out (+63 net), bringing in a net $10.9M of income. Median household income is $74,331, the median home $194,100 and median rent $861 a month.
In Indiana: 18th of 92 counties for 5-year population growth · 24th of 92 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 28th of 92 counties for median household income · 40th of 92 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County, IN | 426 | $26.6M |
| Steuben County, IN | 161 | $8.1M |
| Noble County, IN | 149 | $7.0M |
| Whitley County, IN | 33 | $1.5M |
| Defiance County, OH | 30 | $1.3M |
| Williams County, OH | 29 | $1.4M |
| LaGrange County, IN | 26 | $1.0M |
| Marion County, IN | 24 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving DeKalb County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County, IN | 370 | $18.3M |
| Noble County, IN | 168 | $7.3M |
| Steuben County, IN | 141 | $5.9M |
| Williams County, OH | 30 | $1.7M |
| Whitley County, IN | 27 | $1.3M |
| LaGrange County, IN | 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.