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Delton

Michigan · 872 residents · 2.215 sq mi
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Delton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,226. Population has fallen 21% since 2011, a loss of 225 residents. Median home value is $113,000. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
872
−21%vs 2011
vs 1,097 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
−21%vs 2011
vs 495 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+7%vs 2011
vs 40.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4766458159841K201020202024Delton
2024936
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,226
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,109 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,036
+21%vs 2011
vs $21,514 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+15%vs 2011
vs 0.377 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $100,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$333
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $526 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−26.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.4% in 2011
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−18.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+15.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−6%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,069)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(28)
Diversity Score6.2%(68)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(818)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(14)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other2.9%(26)
Diversity Score14.7%(128)
Diversity Score
15
+137%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 30.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.7% in 2011
Female
52.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delton, Michigan?

Delton, Michigan has about 872 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delton, Michigan?

The typical household in Delton, Michigan earns about $44,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delton, Michigan expensive?

In Delton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $113,000, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Delton, Michigan?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Delton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delton, Michigan?

About 9.6% of people in Delton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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