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Delta

Iowa · 328 residents · 0.958 sq mi
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Delta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $33,900. Households here earn about 39% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
328
−20%since 2000
from 410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
342 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+4%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2292813333854371990201020202024Delta
2024363
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,019 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,840
+9%since 2000
from $14,516 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade50.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$275
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−48.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+47%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(318)
Black1.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(11)
Diversity Score13.8%(45)
Diversity Score
14
+228%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delta, Iowa?

Delta, Iowa has about 328 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delta, Iowa?

The typical household in Delta, Iowa earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delta, Iowa expensive?

In Delta, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,900, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Delta, Iowa?

About 1.2% of adults age 25 and over in Delta, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delta, Iowa?

About 13.2% of people in Delta, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delta, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Delta, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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