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Missouri · 382 residents (2025 est.) · 0.394 sq mi
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Delta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
+3%since 2000
from 517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,350 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+13%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:382 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2903794685576461990201020202024Delta
2024532
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,471
+124%since 2000
from $13,622 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+45%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information26.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+41%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score2.3%(12)
Diversity Score
2
+60%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
42.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.3%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delta, Missouri?

Delta, Missouri has about 532 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delta, Missouri?

The typical household in Delta, Missouri earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delta, Missouri expensive?

In Delta, Missouri, the median home is worth about $119,400, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Delta, Missouri?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Delta, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delta, Missouri?

About 6.2% of people in Delta, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delta, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Delta, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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