About De Kalb
De Kalb is a small town in northeastern Texas, home to 1,426 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, De Kalb is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,041 residents per square mile.
📰 De Kalb News Today
- De Kalb High School (TX) Football MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Jacqueline Lee Brown Obituary | Bates Family Funeral Home | De Kalb, TX Tribute Archive · Aug 12
- Four Arrested in De Kalb Retaliation Shootings Texarkana Today · Dec 31
- The Spirit of Musician Rick Nelson Lives on in De Kalb Texas Highways · Dec 5
- Woman from Avery, Texas killed in wreck in Bowie County; child injured KSLA · Mar 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes De Kalb Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in De Kalb
- Culpeppers
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Elk Meadow Game Ranch · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in De Kalb
- DEKALB EL
- DEKALB H S
- HUBBARD ISD
- JAMES L GERMANY MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Lowell Walker
Population (2024)1,426
Rank in state#704 of 1,224
Land area1.37 sq mi
Density1,041/sq mi
Coordinates33.5074, -94.6165