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Delta County

Colorado · 31,196 residents · 1,142.125 sq mi
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Delta County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,968. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,500. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,196
+12%since 2000
from 27,834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+16%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K23K26K29K33K1990201020202024Delta County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,968
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,785 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,642
+55%since 2000
from $17,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+49%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(23,945)
Black0.5%(135)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(3,171)
Asian0.3%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.4%(7,623)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(24,907)
Black0.4%(121)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(4,329)
Asian0.8%(236)
Other2.5%(769)
Diversity Score38.2%(11,932)
Segregation Score26.5%(8,254)
Diversity Score
38
+40%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delta County, Colorado?

Delta County, Colorado has about 31,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delta County, Colorado?

The typical household in Delta County, Colorado earns about $47,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delta County, Colorado expensive?

In Delta County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $253,500, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Delta County, Colorado?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Delta County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delta County, Colorado?

About 18.1% of people in Delta County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delta County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Delta County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,216 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9649Census Tract 9646Census Tract 9648Census Tract 9651Census Tract 9647Census Tract 9650.02Census Tract 9650.01Census Tract 9652.02Census Tract 9652.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 81416ZIP 81413ZIP 81428ZIP 81419ZIP 81418ZIP 81410
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