Delta is a city located in Keokuk County Iowa. Delta has a 2024 population of 257. Delta is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 261 in 2020.
The average household income in Delta is $64,244 with a poverty rate of 11.75%. The median age in Delta is 31.8 years: 37.7 years for males, and 28.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 90.06% |
| Other race | 16 | 4.82% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 2.71% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 117 | 2.84 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Married | 55 | 4.18 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 51 | 1.06 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Female | 9 | 3.11 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Male | 2 | 10 | 100 | 0 |
4.18
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 8.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 5.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.51% |
| High School Graduate | 107 | 54.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 47 | 23.74% |
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 | 172 | 157 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,309 | $54,375 | $28,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,458 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,500 | $53,421 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $49,444 | $53,333 | $42,500 |
$50,500
Average Earnings
$53,421
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.88% of Delta residents speak only English, while 7.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 38 | 12.71% |
| Native | 3 | 1 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1 | 4.76% |
11.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.55%
Male Poverty Rate
8.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delta is Native, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delta is Hispanic, with 4.76% 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 32.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68.75% |
| High School | 11.21% |
| Some College | 10.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.81% |
| Male Employed | 5.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,167 | $79,455 |
| Households | $54,750 | $64,244 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $44,029 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
64.3%
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
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 7.94% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 57.89% |
| Other Race | 9 | 64.29% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 77.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
77.11%
Born in Delta
95.18%
Native Born
4.82%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.82%
Naturalized
95.18% of Delta residents were born in the United States, with 77.11% having been born in Iowa. 0% 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 | 252 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 253 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 254 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 255 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 256 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 257 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 258 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 257 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 257 | -4 | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 261 | -55 | -17.41% |
| 2019 | 316 | -1 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 317 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 316 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 316 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 316 | -3 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 319 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 320 | -6 | -1.84% |
| 2012 | 326 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 325 | -3 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 328 | 0 | 0% |