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Big Delta

Alaska · 565 residents · 46.94 sq mi
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Big Delta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,653. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 184 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $410,400. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
565
−25%since 2000
from 749 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
+2%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3654705756797841990201020202024Big Delta
2024565
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,653
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,703
+80%since 2000
from $14,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+57.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.278
+19%since 2010
from 0.233 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing15%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,400
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
44.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+99%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
RELATED:See current rent listings in Big Delta on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(696)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(548)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(17)
Diversity Score7.3%(41)
Diversity Score
7
−10%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−37%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.7%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
−51.5 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2016
from 69.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2016
from 11.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Delta, Alaska?

Big Delta, Alaska has about 565 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Delta, Alaska?

The typical household in Big Delta, Alaska earns about $104,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Delta, Alaska expensive?

In Big Delta, Alaska, the median home is worth about $410,400.

How educated are people in Big Delta, Alaska?

About 53.5% of adults age 25 and over in Big Delta, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Delta, Alaska?

About 0.5% of people in Big Delta, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Delta, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Delta, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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