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De Kalb, Missouri
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Location of De Kalb, Missouri
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 De Kalb, Missouri
Location in Missouri
De Kalb, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Buchanan |
| Township | Bloomington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 233 |
| • Density | 913.73/sq mi (352.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64440
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-18946 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396682 |
De Kalb is a small city located in the southwest part of Buchanan County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 233 people lived there. It is part of the larger St. Joseph Metropolitan Area, which includes nearby cities in both Missouri and Kansas.
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History of De Kalb
De Kalb was first established in 1839 and was known as Bloomington. Later, in 1851, its name was changed to De Kalb. This new name honored Johann von Robais, Baron de Kalb. He was an important major general who fought in the American Revolutionary War. A post office has been serving the community of De Kalb since 1840.
Where is De Kalb Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of De Kalb covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
People of De Kalb (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 308 | — | |
| 1870 | 224 | −27.3% | |
| 1880 | 237 | 5.8% | |
| 1900 | 362 | — | |
| 1910 | 391 | 8.0% | |
| 1920 | 401 | 2.6% | |
| 1930 | 356 | −11.2% | |
| 1940 | 314 | −11.8% | |
| 1950 | 300 | −4.5% | |
| 1960 | 304 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 287 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 245 | −14.6% | |
| 1990 | 222 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 257 | 15.8% | |
| 2010 | 220 | −14.4% | |
| 2020 | 233 | 5.9% | |
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De Kalb's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of De Kalb had 220 residents living in 87 households. Most of these households, about 65, were families. The city had 97 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in De Kalb were White (99.1%). A very small number were African American (0.5%) or from two or more races (0.5%). Also, 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 40% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (nearly 60%) were married couples. A smaller number were single-parent households. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The average age of people in De Kalb was 37.3 years old. About 25.5% of residents were under 18. Around 15% were 65 years old or older. The city's population was almost evenly split between males (47.7%) and females (52.3%).
