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DeKalb County Experiences Population Growth Since 2010
July 17, 2019
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DeKalb County has reached a population milestone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county’s estimated population as of July 1, 2018 was 20,138, or 1,142 more persons than recorded on the official 2010 Census.
There were more deaths during the eight-year period (2,009) than births (1,830) but the net migration of 1,605 persons played a role in the overall increase in population. Net migration is the number of persons entering the county versus the number of persons leaving the county in a particular time period.
The median age of the county was 42.6 years of age in 2018 compared to 41 in 2010.
On a very broad scale, the largest population segment was those between the ages of 15-44 at 7,102, a gain of 287 persons over the period. But when narrowing the scope, the largest population was in the 45-64 range at 5,746. Other breakdowns are as follows: Under 5 years at 1,137; 5 to 13 years at 2,208; 14 to 17 years at 1,006; 18 to 24 years at 1,480; 25-44 years of age at 4,862; 65 years and over at 3,699; and the report showed the county had a population of 345 persons age 85 and over. (see statistical pdf)
The county’s male and female population was roughly even with 10,061 males and 10,077 females. However, the median female age was 44.1 while the county’s median male age was 40.6.
The U.S. Census Bureau is gearing up for the official 2020 Census. More information can be obtained at https://www.census.gov/
ATV/Motorcycle Racing Tonight at the Fair (View Video Clip of Demolition Derby)
July 17, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The Wednesday night edition of the DeKalb County Fair promises to be another fun-filled evening with the following events:
(View Photo Gallery of the DeKalb County Fair by clicking link below)
(View Video clip of Demolition Derby)
Wednesday, July 17:
*Cooking Lamb: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center (First Come, First Served)
*Little Miss Princess Pageant for contestants ages 7-9: 6:00 p.m. followed by the Miss Sweetheart Pageant for those ages 10-12 at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Kiddie Tractor Pull: 7:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
Memory Lane Stage sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust
Wednesday, July 17: 7:00 p.m. Youth Alive (Presented by Smithville AG and Area Churches)
Rides on the Midway will be provided by Prime Time Amusement. Unlimited rides will be available for $14.00 on Wednesday and $18.00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
(Video Clip Below of David Turner and Friends at Fair Monday Night)
See the exhibits on the fairgrounds including inside the Kenneth Sandlin Center and the Commercial Building.
Admission to the fair is $5.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parking is Free!
Visit the DeKalb County Fair website for more information at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.
Knowles and Hale Capture Little Mister and Miss Crowns (View Video Here)
July 17, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Jayson Knowles and Brinley Hale were crowned Little Mister and Miss at the DeKalb County Fair Tuesday night.
Knowles is the 4 year old son of Mark and Donna Pedigo of Smithville and Hale is the 5 year old daughter of Leslie and Austin Maxwell of Alexandria.
They succeed the 2018 Little Mister and Miss Jackson Denton Duke and Clara Ruth Cox. Duke is the 5 year old son of John and Whitney Duke of Smithville and Cox is the 5 year old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville.
The pageants featured contestants ages 4-6.
First runner-up in the Little Miss contest was MaKenlee Faith Collier, the 4 year old daughter of Brooke Snyder of Smithville and Matthew Collier of Alexandria
Eden Donnell of Alexandria, was second runner-up. She is the 5 year old daughter of Travis and Amber Donnell.
Third runner-up was Alayna Hendrixson, the 4 year old daughter of Amanda and J.J. Hendrixson of Smithville.
Katy Jo Bowen, the 5 year old daughter of Joseph and Kimberly Bowen of Smithville was fourth runner-up.
Arraya Jenae Taylor was Most Photogenic. She is the 6 year old daughter of Angie Taylor of Smithville
The Miss Manners honor went to Anniston Faith Davidson, the 4 year old daughter of Trista Atnip and Robert Davidson of Smithville.
Others in the top ten were Arraya Jenae Taylor, 6 year old daughter of Angie Taylor of Smithville; Anniston Faith Davidson, 4 year old daughter of Trista Atnip and Robert Davidson of Smithville; Lakelyn Taylor Rushing, 5 year old daughter of Allison Taylor of Smithville; Paisley Marie Hale, 4 year old daughter of Andrea Cantrell and Chad Hale of Smithville; and Emma Laray Thomason, the 5 year old daughter of Nathan and Ashlee Thomason of Liberty.
Other participants were Aydalyn Elizabeth Cook, 5 year old daughter of Cora Beth Rhody and Dustin Cook of Smithville; Addison Paige Curtis, 6 year old daughter of Heather Page and John Curtis of Smithville; Adelann Jean Taylor, 4 year old daughter of Pete and Jessica Taylor of Smithville; Shaniya Bates, 5 year old daughter of Tom and Chyna Bates of Liberty; Maddie Moore, 4 year old daughter of Andrew and Ali Moore of Smithville; and Willow Rose Jackson, 5 year old daughter of Jamie Jackson and Nick Byrge of Alexandria.
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