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Delta

Utah · 3,622 residents · 8.603 sq mi
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Delta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,100. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,622
+13%since 2000
from 3,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
421 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+19%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Delta
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,639
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,773 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,905
+73%since 2000
from $13,273 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services9.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+45%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,826)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(324)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(753)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(2,735)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino21%(761)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other1.4%(50)
Diversity Score46.2%(1,673)
Diversity Score
46
+97%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delta, Utah?

Delta, Utah has about 3,622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delta, Utah?

The typical household in Delta, Utah earns about $52,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delta, Utah expensive?

In Delta, Utah, the median home is worth about $157,100, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Delta, Utah?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Delta, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delta, Utah?

About 24.6% of people in Delta, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delta, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Delta, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 624 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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