DeKalb County, Indiana

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
FoundedFebruary 7, 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
 (2020)
 • Total43,265
 • Estimate 
(2023)
44,198 Increase
 • Density120/sq mi (46/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
WebsiteDeKalb County Government
Indiana county number 17

DeKalb County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 43,265.[1] The county seat is Auburn.[2]

  1. ^ "2020 Population and Housing State Data".
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.