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Big Delta

Alaska · 444 residents · 46.94 sq mi
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Big Delta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,956. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 305 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $139,900. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

444
−41%since 2000
from 749 in 2000
1990 – 2024
9 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
45.2
+54%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3654705756797841990201020202024Big Delta
2024565
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,956
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$27,674
+87%since 2000
from $14,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$139,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,257
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
89.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
10.3% rent
2.0
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(388)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(14)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other7%(31)
Diversity Score28.4%(126)
28
+251%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
22.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−36%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
70.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
58.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
37.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

57.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
42.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
15.5%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Delta, Alaska?

Big Delta, Alaska has about 444 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Delta, Alaska earns about $70,956 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 $139,900, and the typical rent is about $1,257 a month.

How educated are people in Big Delta, Alaska?

About 49.4% 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 4.5% 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 44 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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