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Delta

Pennsylvania · 728 residents · 0.262 sq mi
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Delta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $157,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
728
−2%since 2000
from 741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,779 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+7%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5075896717528341990201020202024Delta
2024807
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,797
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,732 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,997
+24%since 2000
from $17,677 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+60%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(724)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(693)
Black1.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score11.1%(81)
Diversity Score
11
+265%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 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
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delta, Pennsylvania?

Delta, Pennsylvania has about 728 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delta, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Delta, Pennsylvania earns about $41,797 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delta, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Delta, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $157,700, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Delta, Pennsylvania?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Delta, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delta, Pennsylvania?

About 5.1% of people in Delta, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delta, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Delta, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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