DeKalb County, Indiana

county in Indiana, United States

DeKalb County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, 43,265 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Auburn.[2]

DeKalb County
The DeKalb County courthouse in Auburn, Indiana.
The DeKalb County courthouse in Auburn, Indiana.
Map of Indiana highlighting DeKalb County
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Map of the United States highlighting Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°22′01″N 85°03′32″W / 41.36694°N 85.05889°W / 41.36694; -85.05889
Country United States
State Indiana
Founded7 February 1835 (authorized)
1837 (organized)
Named forJohann, Baron de Kalb
SeatAuburn
Largest cityAuburn
Area
 • Total363.85 sq mi (942.4 km2)
 • Land362.82 sq mi (939.7 km2)
 • Water1.03 sq mi (2.7 km2)  0.28%
Population
 • Total43,265
 • Density119.1/sq mi (46.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
WebsiteDeKalb County Government
Indiana county number 17

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: DeKalb County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.