Delta County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,598 | — | #1,428 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,774 | -23.1% | #2,279 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.1 years | +23.7% | #349 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $343,200 | +21.7% | #451 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,121 | -3.6% | #673 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +11.0% | #1,756 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Delta County has a population of 31,598, making it the #1,428 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Delta County is $57,774, ranking #2,279 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Delta County is $343,200 (+21.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,121/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.9%.
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88.0% of residents in Delta County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Delta County, Colorado
Delta County, Colorado has a total population of 31,598, making it the 1,428th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Delta County is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Delta County is $57,774, which ranks #2,279 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Delta County is $343,200, 21.7% above the national median. Renters in Delta County pay a median gross rent of $1,121 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Delta County, 26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.7 min.
Delta County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.5%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Delta County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.