Big Delta is a CDP located in Copper River Census Area Alaska. Big Delta has a 2024 population of 537. Big Delta is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -14.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 627 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Delta is $87,670 with a poverty rate of 4.77%. The median age in Big Delta is 54.4 years: 54.1 years for males, and 56.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Delta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 500 | 91.74% |
| Native American | 23 | 4.22% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 4.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 195 | 2.78 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 112 | 3.76 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 60 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 14 | 2.64 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 9 | 2.67 | 0 | 100 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 128 | 36.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 12.39% |
| High School Graduate | 87 | 24.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 68 | 19.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 310 | 310 | 172 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 55.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,423 | $0 | $59,423 |
| High School Graduate | $62,361 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,587 | $59,250 | $58,077 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$58,587
Average Earnings
$59,250
Average Male
$58,077
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.32% of Big Delta residents speak only English, while 2.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| White | 500 | 4 | 0.8% |
4.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.74%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Delta is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Delta is White, with 0.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 22.92% |
| High School | 4.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,708 | $101,362 |
| Households | $96,125 | $87,670 |
| Married Families | $98,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $56,863 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
72.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 10.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
24.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.39%
Born in Big Delta
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.45% of Big Delta residents were born in the United States, with 42.39% having been born in Alaska. 0.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 537 | -4 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 541 | -4 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 545 | 24 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 521 | -106 | -16.91% |
| 2020 | 627 | 71 | 12.77% |
| 2019 | 556 | 99 | 21.66% |
| 2018 | 457 | -131 | -22.28% |
| 2017 | 588 | 11 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 577 | 38 | 7.05% |
| 2015 | 539 | -51 | -8.64% |
| 2014 | 590 | -62 | -9.51% |
| 2013 | 652 | -12 | -1.81% |
| 2012 | 664 | 128 | 23.88% |
| 2011 | 536 | -55 | -9.31% |
| 2010 | 591 | 0 | 0% |