DeKalb, Illinois

city in De Kalb County, Illinois, United States

DeKalb (/dɨˈkælb/) is a city in Illinois in the United States. The population was 40,290 at the 2020 census.[2] The city is named after decorated German war hero Johann De Kalb, who died during the American Revolutionary War.

DeKalb, Illinois
The Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb
The Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb
Nickname: 
Barb City
Location of DeKalb in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Location of DeKalb in DeKalb County, Illinois.
DeKalb, Illinois is located in Illinois
DeKalb, Illinois
DeKalb, Illinois
Location within the state of Illinois
Coordinates: 41°55′53″N 88°45′01″W / 41.93139°N 88.75028°W / 41.93139; -88.75028
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyDeKalb
Incorporated1856
Area
 • City17.12 sq mi (44.33 km2)
 • Land16.95 sq mi (43.91 km2)
 • Water0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 • City40,290
 • Density2,376.71/sq mi (917.66/km2)
 • Urban
64,736
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
60115
Area code815
FIPS code17-19161
Websitewww.cityofdekalb.com

Notable people

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References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "DeKalb city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2023.