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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Delta

Alaska · 749 residents · 46.94 sq mi
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Big Delta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,800. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

749
+87%since 1990
from 400 in 1990
1990 – 2024
16 / sq mi
+87%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.4
−14%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3654705756797841990201020202024Big Delta
2024565
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,813 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,803
+12%since 1990
from $13,273 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$520
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $408 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
17.0% rent
2.0
+36%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(373)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score15.8%(63)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(696)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score8.1%(61)
8
−49%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Delta, Alaska?

Big Delta, Alaska has about 749 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Delta, Alaska earns about $49,000 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 $96,800, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Big Delta, Alaska?

About 22.9% 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 30.0% 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 349 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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