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Delta County

Texas · 5,230 residents · 256.832 sq mi
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Delta County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,868. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,230
−2%since 2000
from 5,327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+15%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Delta County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,868
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,197
+87%since 2000
from $15,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+55%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(4,616)
Black8.3%(440)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(165)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(1,412)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(4,189)
Black6%(312)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(394)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other3.8%(196)
Diversity Score40.2%(2,103)
Segregation Score7.9%(415)
Diversity Score
40
+52%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delta County, Texas?

Delta County, Texas has about 5,230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Delta County, Texas earns about $49,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delta County, Texas expensive?

In Delta County, Texas, the median home is worth about $107,600, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Delta County, Texas?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Delta County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delta County, Texas?

About 16.2% of people in Delta County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delta County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Delta County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 373 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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