Economy & Jobs — DeKalb County, Indiana

Employment

Total Establishments1,034
Total Employees20,900
Avg Annual Employment22,201
Avg Annual Pay$62,916
Total Annual Wages$1,396,767,287
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,173,569
Unemployment Rate4.3%

Income

Median Household Income$68,110
Poverty Rate10.0%
IRS Returns21,610
Total AGI (thousands)$1,511,293
Average AGI per Return$69,935

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$274,582,079
Per Capita$6,347
Population Basis43,265

Agriculture

Total Farms17
Land in Farms (acres)16,182
Avg Farm Size (acres)952
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants29
Fast Food32
Bars9
Coffee & Snacks8