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Delta

Missouri · 438 residents · 0.394 sq mi
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Delta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,568. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 79 residents. 9% 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 $71,300. With a median age of 43.5, 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 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
438
−15%since 2000
from 517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,112 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+20%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2903794685576461990201020202024Delta
2024532
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,568
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,072
+11%since 2000
from $13,622 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−19%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% 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
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delta, Missouri?

Delta, Missouri has about 438 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delta, Missouri?

The typical household in Delta, Missouri earns about $40,568 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Delta, Missouri?

About 9.4% 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 9.7% of people in Delta, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delta, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Delta, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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