Delta County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 5,627 with a growth rate of 1.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Delta County, Texas is the 195th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 5,242 and has seen a growth of 7.34% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,162 | 107 | 1.77% |
| 2028 | 6,055 | 107 | 1.8% |
| 2027 | 5,948 | 107 | 1.83% |
| 2026 | 5,841 | 107 | 1.87% |
| 2025 | 5,734 | 107 | 1.9% |
| 2024 | 5,627 | 107 | 1.94% |
| 2023 | 5,520 | 107 | 1.98% |
| 2022 | 5,413 | 69 | 1.29% |
| 2021 | 5,344 | 116 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 5,228 | -99 | -1.86% |
| 2019 | 5,327 | 16 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,311 | 43 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 5,268 | 137 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 5,131 | -23 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 5,154 | 17 | 0.33% |
| 2014 | 5,137 | 20 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 5,117 | -123 | -2.35% |
| 2012 | 5,240 | 95 | 1.85% |
| 2011 | 5,145 | -97 | -1.85% |
| 2010 | 5,242 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,857 | 18 | 0.37% |
| 1980 | 4,839 | -88 | -1.79% |
| 1970 | 4,927 | -933 | -15.92% |
| 1960 | 5,860 | -3,104 | -34.63% |
| 1950 | 8,964 | -3,894 | -30.28% |
| 1940 | 12,858 | -280 | -2.13% |
| 1930 | 13,138 | -2,749 | -17.3% |
| 1920 | 15,887 | 1,321 | 9.07% |
| 1910 | 14,566 | -683 | -4.48% |
| 1900 | 15,249 | 6,132 | 67.26% |
| 1890 | 9,117 | 3,520 | 62.89% |
| 1880 | 5,597 | -565 | -9.17% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,370 | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 462 | 8.75% |
| Two or more races | 366 | 6.93% |
| Other race | 61 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,106 | 2.48 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 1,259 | 2.91 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 546 | 1.2 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Female | 162 | 3.12 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Male | 139 | 2.79 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 6.1% |
| Associates Degree | 377 | 10.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 549 | 14.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 244 | 6.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,295 | 35.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 174 | 4.71% |
| Some College | 827 | 22.41% |
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 | 2,906 | 2,621 | 699 |
| Black | 381 | 330 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 273 | 210 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 188 | 49 |
| Other Race | 43 | 23 | 23 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 53.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,313 | $81,855 | $52,652 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,640 | $0 | $57,537 |
| High School Graduate | $23,268 | $23,069 | $27,981 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,327 | $0 | $46,125 |
| Overall | $44,936 | $43,209 | $45,521 |
| Some College | $47,445 | $56,429 | $46,305 |
$44,936
Average Earnings
$43,209
Average Male
$45,521
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.18% of Delta County, Texas residents speak only English, while 2.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,054 | 592 | 14.6% |
| Black | 457 | 101 | 22.1% |
| Hispanic | 496 | 27 | 5.44% |
| Multiple | 366 | 12 | 3.28% |
| Other | 61 | 10 | 16.39% |
| Asian | 19 | 4 | 21.05% |
14.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.86%
Male Poverty Rate
15.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delta County, Texas is Black, with 22.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delta County, Texas is Multiple, with 3.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.55% |
| High School | 15.63% |
| Some College | 11.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.64% |
| Male Employed | 8.08% |
| Female Employed | 6.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,679 | $102,564 |
| Households | $68,491 | $87,624 |
| Married Families | $102,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,209 | $40,493 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.6%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
313
Number of Veterans
274
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| Korea | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 271 | 7.92% |
| Black | 25 | 6.38% |
| Other Race | 14 | 32.56% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
84.6%
Born in Delta County, Texas
98.67%
Native Born
1.33%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
98.67% of Delta County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 84.6% having been born in Texas. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.