DeKalb County, Alabama
DeKalb County: county in Alabama, United States
About
DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,109 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,658 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fort Payne. The county was created 190 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
DeKalb County at a glance
DeKalb County currently has 17 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
17
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
Fort PaynePopulation 14,041
Top linked places
Quick Facts about DeKalb County
| Population | 71,658 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | DeKalb County, DeKalb County, DeKalb County, DeKalb County, DeKalb County |
| Plate code | 28 |
| Area | 2017 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.4598,-85.8041 |
| Named for | Johann de Kalb |
| Capital | Fort Payne |
| Establishment | January 09, 1836 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:12:57 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 36 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.77% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
DeKalb County is located at 34°27'35"N 85°48'15"W (34.4597700, -85.8041400). It has 7 neighbors: Cherokee County, Etowah County, Jackson County, Marshall County, Chattooga County, Dade County and Walker County.
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The largest city of DeKalb County is Fort Payne with a population of 14,041. Other cities include, Rainsville population 5,149, Henagar population 2,367, Collinsville population 1,938 and Sylvania population 1,860. See all DeKalb County cities & populated places.
DeKalb County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DeKalb County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne | 14,041 | City in Alabama, US |
| Rainsville | 5,149 | City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States |
| Henagar | 2,367 | City in Alabama |
| Collinsville | 1,938 | Town in Alabama |
| Sylvania | 1,860 | City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Crossville | 1,847 | Town of the United States |
| Mount Vernon | 1,504 | Town in Mobile County, Alabama |
| Fyffe | 1,076 | City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Powell | 908 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Geraldine | 896 | Town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States |
| Douglas | 780 | Town in Marshall County, Alabama, in the United States |
| Ider | 737 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Valley Head | 563 | Town |
| Hammondville | 485 | Town |
| Mentone | 332 | Town in Alabama |
| Pine Ridge | 273 | Town in Alabama |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of DeKalb County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of DeKalb County increased by 0.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71,109 | - | census |
| 2011 | 71,365 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 70,944 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 70,912 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 70,993 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 71,087 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 71,104 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 71,437 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 71,407 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 71,513 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 71,658 | 0.2% | estimation process |
People born in DeKalb County (2)
People born in DeKalb County, including musician Jesse Randall Baxter, Jr., politician C. W. Ryan, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (5)
- DeKalb County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 762,009 people.
- DeKalb County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 104,491 people.
- DeKalb County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 43,670 people.
- DeKalb County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 20,837 people.
- DeKalb County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 10,944 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |