Delta County, CO Demographics
What is the population of Delta County?
There are 31,929 residents in Delta County, with a median age of 51. Of this, 49.74% are males and 50.26% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.95% of the resident pool in Delta County, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.7%. Additionally, 1.35% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 28,507 people in Delta County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 31,929 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 15,882 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 16,047 | 1.9% |
Male Population 49.74%
Female Population 50.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 51 | 2.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 30,635 | 1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 863 | -2.8% |
| Not Citizen | 431 | -20.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.95%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.7%
Not Citizen 1.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 90 | 52.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,260 | -0.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,099 | -4.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 782 | 5.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 28,507 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.28%
Moved from Same County 3.97%
Moved from Same State 3.46%
Moved from Different State 2.46%
Same House as Last Year 89.82%
What are the employment statistics in Delta County?
White-collar workers make up 69.35% of the working population in Delta County, while blue-collar employees account for 30.65%. There are also 4,502 entrepreneurs in Delta County (17.98% of the workforce); 14,524 workers employed in private companies (58.02%); and 4,276 people working in governmental institutions (17.08%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 17,360 | 98.8% |
| Blue Collar | 7,672 | 108.9% |
White Collar 69.35%
Blue Collar 30.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,502 | 87.9% |
| Private Companies | 14,524 | 101.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,276 | 120.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,730 | 102.1% |
Self Employees 17.98%
Private Companies 58.02%
Governmental Workers 17.08%
Not for Profit Companies 6.91%
How many households are there in Delta County?
There are a total of 12,921 households in Delta County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.77% of these Delta County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.23%. Additionally, 22.73% of households have children and 77.27% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 12,921 | 3.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -17.7% |
| Family Households | 7,981 | 3.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,940 | 4.7% |
Family Households 61.77%
Non-Family Households 38.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,937 | 2.4% |
| Households without Children | 9,984 | 4.1% |
Households with Children 22.73%
Households without Children 77.27%
What are the median and average incomes in Delta County?
The average annual household income in Delta County is $82,221, while the median household income sits at $57,528 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $74,297, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,528. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $60,782 and $51,473, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $82,221 | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $57,528 | 1.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,321 | -4.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 26,404 | 2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Delta County?
There are 15,275 housing units in Delta County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 12,921 occupied housing units in Delta County, 76.5% are owner-occupied, while 23.5% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.24% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $334,600. In general, housing costs reach $968 per month in Delta County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 15,275 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,450 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 712 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 750 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,034 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,895 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,497 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,308 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,646 | 8.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 746 | -2.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 237 | 160.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,921 | 3.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,884 | 4.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,037 | 1.5% |
Owner Occupied 76.5%
Renter Occupied 23.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,262 | 7.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,622 | 1.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $334,600 | 7.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $309,100 | 8.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $968 | 12.9% |
With Mortgage 53.24%
Without Mortgage 46.76%
What is the level of education in Delta County?
Approximately 45.16% of the population in Delta County holds a high school degree (that's 11,660 residents), while 22.53% have attained a college certificate (5,818 locals) and 15.69% have a bachelor's degree (4,052 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 672 | -12.3% |
| Some High School | 11,660 | 0.2% |
| Some College | 5,818 | -13.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,551 | 0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,052 | 3.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,069 | 6.7% |
No High School 2.6%
Some High School 45.16%
Some College 22.53%
Associate Degree 6.01%
Bachelor's Degree 15.69%
Graduate Degree 8.01%
What is the marital status of Delta County residents?
A total of 5,946 people in Delta County have never been married (which represents 21.68% of the total population), while 14,350 of them are wedded (52.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 415 (1.51%) and 4,549 (16.59%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,946 | 1.7% |
| Married | 14,350 | 3.6% |
| Separated | 415 | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 2,165 | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4,549 | -4.8% |
Never Married 21.68%
Married 52.32%
Separated 1.51%
Widowed 7.89%
Divorced 16.59%
What are the most common means of transportation in Delta County?
The top three means of transportation people in Delta County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 9,883 residents commute by car, 456 prefer going to work by walking and 103 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,883 | -0.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9 | -87.7% |
| Bicycle | 103 | 58.5% |
| Motorcycle | 17 | 41.7% |
| Walk | 456 | 4.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Delta County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81410 | 1,557 | 778 | $71,840 | $82,760 |
| 81413 | 5,543 | 2,286 | $56,458 | $76,137 |
| 81415 | 1,859 | 797 | $57,528 | $91,674 |
| 81416 | 14,219 | 5,283 | $52,174 | $83,227 |
| 81418 | 1,761 | 650 | $57,500 | $65,922 |
| 81419 | 3,223 | 1,378 | $58,125 | $90,124 |
| 81428 | 3,767 | 1,749 | $76,964 | $85,705 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.