DeKalb, Illinois

DeKalb: The county seat of DeKalb County, Illinois. It is located in the northern part of the state. DeKalb is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the DeKalb Historical Society and the Northern Illinois University campus.

About

DeKalb is a city located in the county of DeKalb in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 43,862 and a population density of 1,096 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 42,621 inhabitants.

The city was created 187 years ago in 1836.

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Location of DeKalb on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about DeKalb

Population : 42,621 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : DeKalb County
Postal code : 60115
Phone Area Codes : 309
Area : 40.01 km2
Official name : DeKalb
Altitude : 879 feet / 268 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1837 (187 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 23:30:41 (21st December 2024)
Density : 1,065 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.91% (2010-2020)
Altgeld Hall-1st bldg on campus ever image
Altgeld Hall-1st bldg on campus ever
Altgeld Hall-1st bldg on campus ever image
Altgeld Hall-1st bldg on campus ever image

Geography

DeKalb is located at 41°55'46"N 88°45'1"W (41.9294700, -88.7503600).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of DeKalb decreased by 2.91% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 43,862 - census
2011 43,720 -0.32% estimation process
2012 43,514 -0.47% estimation process
2013 43,265 -0.58% estimation process
2014 43,256 -0.02% estimation process
2015 42,990 -0.62% estimation process
2016 42,824 -0.39% estimation process
2017 42,871 0.11% estimation process
2018 42,801 -0.16% estimation process
2019 42,950 0.35% estimation process
2020 42,621 -0.77% estimation process

DeKalb zip code is 60115. County name: DeKalb, County fips: 17037

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Best Things to Do in DeKalb

1 Prairie Park

Rating: 4.5 (252)

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Prairie Park

2 Katz Park

Rating: 4.4 (239)

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Katz Park

3 Afton Forest Preserve

Rating: 4.7 (183)

13600 Crego Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, United States ➦ Show Map

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Afton Forest Preserve

4 Ellwood House Museum

Rating: 4.7 (152)

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Ellwood House Museum

5 STAR WORLDS ARCADE

Rating: 4.6 (120)

1234 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115, United States ➦ Show Map

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STAR WORLDS ARCADE

Other Places in DeKalb

1 Department of Agriculture

Rating: 4 (2)

2280 Bethany Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, United States ➦ Show Map

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Department of Agriculture

People born in DeKalb (30)

People born in DeKalb, including model Cindy Crawford, actress Barbara Hale, actor Richard Jenkins, .

List

  • W. Willard Wirtz (American Secretary of Labor) he was born in 14/03/1912
  • Brad Bradley (American professional wrestler) he was born in 17/11/1990
  • A. J. Bramlett (American basketball player) he was born in 10/01/1977
  • Evar Swanson (American baseball player (1902-1973)) he was born in 15/10/1902
  • Charles I. Barber (American architect) he was born in 25/10/1887
  • Chris Verene (American photographer) he was born in 29/10/1969
  • George Franklin Barber (American architect) he was born in 31/07/1854
  • Karl Nelson (American football player) he was born in 14/06/1960
  • Kathy Ashe (American politician) she was born in 14/11/1946
  • Mike Heimerdinger (American football player and coach (1952-2011)) he was born in 13/10/1952
  • Rich Eychaner (American businessman) he was born in 15/11/1948
  • T. J. Hart (American movie actor) she was born in 25/02/1967
  • Wix Garner (American sports coach (1897-1978)) he was born in 29/01/1897
  • Lee Foss (American DJ and record producer)
  • Shirley Luhtala (American baseball player) she was born in 09/04/1933
  • Fred Eychaner (American philanthropist) he was born in 01/01/1945
  • Greg Smith he was born in 01/01/1970
  • John Little (actor) he was born in 12/08/1956

Schools in DeKalb

College & universities near DeKalb, IL

Code Name City ZIP
484084 Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology Dekalb (IL) 60115-3301

Stations (19)

Amtrak & bus stations near DeKalb, IL

Code Name Address Type
PLO Plano 101 West Main Street RAIL
RCK Rockford, Illinois 7559 Walton St. BUS
MDT Mendota station 783 Main Street RAIL
NPV Naperville 105 E. Fourth Ave. RAIL
BET South Beloit, Illinois 15766 Manchester Road BUS

Post Office

Post offices near DeKalb

Post Office Name City ZIP
Dekalb Post Office Dekalb (IL) 60115

Other cities in DeKalb County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DeKalb County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Sycamore 18,317 City in Illinois
Sandwich 7,384 Town in DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois, United States
Genoa 5,251 City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
Cortland 4,393 Township in DeKalb County, Illinois
Hinckley 2,042 Illinois
Somonauk 1,860 City in Illinois, United States of America
Kirkland 1,717 Village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
Waterman 1,497 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Malta 1,161 Village in Illinois, US
Shabbona 913 Township in DeKalb County, Illinois

Distance to Other Cities

DeKalb distances to largest Illinois cities