Dekalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 64,452 people, with a population density of about 82.84 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 778.00 square miles (2,015.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Fort Payne, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Fort Payne.
Geographically, Dekalb County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Mentone 1,708 ft and its lowest point at Crossville 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.