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Delta

Colorado · 9,035 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 $40,841. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,300. Households here earn about 46% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,035
+41%since 2000
from 6,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Delta
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,841
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,415 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,995
+46%since 2000
from $14,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+34%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(4,820)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,442)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.1%(2,885)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(6,219)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(2,182)
Asian1.7%(152)
Other3.5%(320)
Diversity Score56.3%(5,084)
Diversity Score
56
+25%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delta, Colorado?

Delta, Colorado has about 9,035 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delta, Colorado?

The typical household in Delta, Colorado earns about $40,841 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 $186,300, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Delta, Colorado?

About 17.9% 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 18.0% 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 5,246 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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