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Delton

Michigan · 854 residents · 2.215 sq mi
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Delton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $184,500. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
854
−3%since 2019
from 879 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
386 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 397 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
−20%since 2019
from 57.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4766458159841K201020202024Delton
2024936
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,019
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $80,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,912
+16%since 2019
from $42,906 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $133,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $325 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2019
from 88.8% in 2019
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+44%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(770)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(89)
Diversity Score27.7%(244)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(768)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(19)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other4.7%(40)
Diversity Score17.6%(151)
Diversity Score
18
−36%since 2019
from 28 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 85.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+8%since 2019
from 33.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 41.6% in 2019
Female
52.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delton, Michigan?

Delton, Michigan has about 854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delton, Michigan?

The typical household in Delton, Michigan earns about $77,019 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 $184,500, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Delton, Michigan?

About 29.1% 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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