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Big Delta

Alaska · 591 residents · 46.94 sq mi
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Big Delta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,019. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
591
−21%since 2000
from 749 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
13 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+36%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3654705756797841990201020202024Big Delta
2024565
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,019
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,319
+31%since 2000
from $14,803 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−54.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+60%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(542)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.2%(13)
Diversity Score10.8%(64)
Diversity Score
11
+33%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
42.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Delta, Alaska?

Big Delta, Alaska has about 591 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Delta, Alaska earns about $52,019 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 $164,600.

How educated are people in Big Delta, Alaska?

About 29.7% 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 9.2% 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 191 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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