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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Delta

Colorado · 6,400 residents · 13.274 sq mi
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Delta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,415. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $93,500. Households here earn about 42% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,400
+69%since 1990
from 3,789 in 1990
1990 – 2025
482 / sq mi
+69%since 1990
from 285 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
−5%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Delta
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,415
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,973 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,369
+63%since 1990
from $8,811 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.4%
−14.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
31.6% rent
3.4
+22%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(3,380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(785)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score52.1%(1,974)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(4,820)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,442)
Asian0.3%(20)
Diversity Score45.1%(2,885)
45
−13%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−3%since 1990
from 16.5 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 Delta, Colorado?

Delta, Colorado has about 6,400 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Delta, Colorado?

The typical household in Delta, Colorado earns about $27,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delta, Colorado expensive?

In Delta, Colorado, the median home is worth about $93,500, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Delta, Colorado?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Delta, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delta, Colorado?

About 14.4% of people in Delta, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delta, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Delta, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,611 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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