Delta is a city located in Delta County Colorado. Delta has a 2024 population of 9,777. It is also the county seat of Delta County. Delta is currently growing at a rate of 1.85% annually and its population has increased by 7.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,063 in 2020.
The average household income in Delta is $71,359 with a poverty rate of 20.42%. The median age in Delta is 43.4 years: 43.4 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,288 | 79.76% |
| Two or more races | 1,315 | 14.39% |
| Other race | 202 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 189 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 121 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,394 | 2.62 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 1,386 | 3.54 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 1,311 | 1.23 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Female | 523 | 3.41 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 174 | 3.37 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 571 | 9.39% |
| Associates Degree | 343 | 5.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 784 | 12.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 314 | 5.16% |
| High School Graduate | 2,669 | 43.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 268 | 4.41% |
| Some College | 1,131 | 18.6% |
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 | 4,416 | 4,028 | 896 |
| Hispanic | 1,292 | 878 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 777 | 669 | 125 |
| Other Race | 174 | 151 | 6 |
| Native American | 90 | 74 | 20 |
| Asian | 72 | 54 | 36 |
| Black | 4 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,875 | $35,833 | $56,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,681 | $72,109 | $46,111 |
| High School Graduate | $32,616 | $31,875 | $35,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,143 | $44,179 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,864 | $39,441 | $34,271 |
| Some College | $35,670 | $45,526 | $25,846 |
$36,864
Average Earnings
$39,441
Average Male
$34,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.02% of Delta residents speak only English, while 14.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,067 | 1,172 | 19.32% |
| Hispanic | 2,385 | 621 | 26.04% |
| Multiple | 1,315 | 352 | 26.77% |
| Native | 169 | 8 | 4.73% |
| Other | 202 | 6 | 2.97% |
20.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.09%
Male Poverty Rate
23.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delta is Multiple, with 26.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delta is Other, with 2.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.41% |
| Some College | 9.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.13% |
| Female Employed | 14.9% |
| Male Employed | 9.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,628 | $71,810 |
| Households | $45,950 | $71,359 |
| Married Families | $69,681 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,629 | $68,261 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
976
Number of Veterans
938
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 290 |
| First Gulf War | 208 |
| Second Gulf War | 204 |
| Korea | 139 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 306 |
| 35 to 54 | 217 |
| 65 to 74 | 214 |
| 55 to 64 | 185 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 904 | 16.23% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 5.98% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 20 | 19.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
5%
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
56.86%
Born in Delta
94.17%
Native Born
5.83%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
4.16%
Naturalized
94.17% of Delta residents were born in the United States, with 56.86% having been born in Colorado. 1.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,670 | 178 | 1.7% |
| 2028 | 10,492 | 179 | 1.74% |
| 2027 | 10,313 | 179 | 1.77% |
| 2026 | 10,134 | 178 | 1.79% |
| 2025 | 9,956 | 179 | 1.83% |
| 2024 | 9,777 | 178 | 1.85% |
| 2023 | 9,599 | 153 | 1.62% |
| 2022 | 9,446 | 248 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 9,198 | 135 | 1.49% |
| 2020 | 9,063 | 106 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 8,957 | 67 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 8,890 | 77 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 8,813 | 40 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 8,773 | 93 | 1.07% |
| 2015 | 8,680 | 27 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 8,653 | -156 | -1.77% |
| 2013 | 8,809 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 8,806 | 64 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 8,742 | -123 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 8,865 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,400 | 2,611 | 68.91% |
| 1990 | 3,789 | -142 | -3.61% |
| 1980 | 3,931 | 237 | 6.42% |
| 1970 | 3,694 | -138 | -3.6% |
| 1960 | 3,832 | -265 | -6.47% |
| 1950 | 4,097 | 380 | 10.22% |
| 1940 | 3,717 | 779 | 26.51% |
| 1930 | 2,938 | 315 | 12.01% |
| 1920 | 2,623 | -8,047 | -75.42% |