Delta, Colorado Population 2022
Delta is a city located in Delta County Colorado. Delta has a 2020 population of 9,280. It is also the county seat of Delta County. Delta is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has increased by 4.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,857 in 2010.
The average household income in Delta is $50,329 with a poverty rate of 16.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $768 per month, and the median house value is $170,500. The median age in Delta is 43.3 years, 42.1 years for males, and 45 years for females.
Delta Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Deltawas:
- White: 90.88%
- Two or more races: 2.63%
- Other race: 2.12%
- Asian: 2.08%
- Native American: 1.64%
- Black or African American: 0.65%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,024 | 90.88% |
| Two or More Races | 232 | 2.63% |
| Some Other Race | 187 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 184 | 2.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 145 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.65% |
Delta Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,362 | 2.56 | 60.5 |
| Married | 1,446 | 3.54 | 74.2 |
| Non Family | 1,369 | 1.14 | 45.6 |
| Male | 316 | 2.89 | 60.4 |
| Female | 231 | 4.34 | 63.2 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 272 | 4.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 580 | 9.41% |
| High School Graduate | 2,438 | 39.56% |
| Some College | 1,287 | 20.88% |
| Associates Degree | 462 | 7.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 798 | 12.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 326 | 5.29% |
Delta Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,837 | 4,490 | 950 |
| Hispanic | 976 | 562 | 101 |
| Other Race | 157 | 124 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 139 | 139 | 77 |
| Asian | 129 | 95 | 2 |
| Native American | 91 | 37 | 15 |
| Black | 31 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 55.40%.
$30,950
Average Earnings
$33,594
Average Male
$26,182
Average Female
Delta Language by Age
Delta Language
85.44% of Delta residents speak only English, while 14.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.91% of the population.
Delta Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,213 | 949 | 15.27% |
| Hispanic | 1,970 | 342 | 17.36% |
| Asian | 184 | 90 | 48.91% |
| Native | 124 | 42 | 33.87% |
| Black | 34 | 31 | 91.18% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.21%
Male Poverty Rate
20.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Delta
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delta is Black, with 91.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delta is Hispanic, with 17.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.97%.
Delta Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Delta Married by Age and Sex
Delta Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Delta Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 978 | 16.11% |
| Native American | 33 | 30.00% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 8.82% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.17% |
Delta Veterans by Education
8.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
46.2%
Labor Force Participation
43%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
57.64%
Born in Delta
94.89%
Native Born
5.11%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
3.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.89% of Delta residents were born in the United States, with 57.64% having been born in Colorado. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,280 | 95 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 9,185 | 95 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 9,090 | 95 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 8,995 | 95 | 1.07% |
| 2018 | 8,900 | 92 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 8,808 | 44 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 8,764 | 94 | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 8,670 | 28 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 8,642 | -156 | -1.77% |
| 2013 | 8,798 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 8,796 | 64 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 8,732 | -125 | -1.41% |
| 2010 | 8,857 | 2,457 | 3.30% |
| 2000 | 6,400 | 2,611 | 5.38% |
| 1990 | 3,789 | -142 | -0.37% |
| 1980 | 3,931 | 237 | 0.62% |
| 1970 | 3,694 | -138 | -0.37% |
| 1960 | 3,832 | -265 | -0.67% |
| 1950 | 4,097 | 380 | 0.98% |
| 1940 | 3,717 | 779 | 2.38% |
| 1930 | 2,938 | 315 | 1.14% |
| 1920 | 2,623 | 0.00% |