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Delta

Alabama · 225 residents · 7.787 sq mi
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Delta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,969. Population has declined 3% since 2023. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 42.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
−3%since 2023
from 233 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
29 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 30 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+35%since 2023
from 34.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
112165219272325201020202024Delta
2024225
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,969
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,367
+20%since 2023
from $23,709 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+57.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
−20%since 2023
from 0.361 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade62.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,700
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.4
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
Female
61.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+21.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delta, Alabama?

Delta, Alabama has about 225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delta, Alabama?

The typical household in Delta, Alabama earns about $75,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delta, Alabama expensive?

In Delta, Alabama, the median home is worth about $109,700.

How educated are people in Delta, Alabama?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Delta, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delta, Alabama?

About 42.7% of people in Delta, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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