Delta County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,813 | — | #1,292 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,809 | -23.1% | #2,273 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.0 years | +23.4% | #363 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,100 | -44.3% | #2,096 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $692 | -40.5% | #2,766 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.5% | #1,437 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Delta County has a population of 36,813, making it the #1,292 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.0 years, which is 23.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Delta County is $57,809, ranking #2,273 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Delta County is $157,100 (-44.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $692/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.0%.
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95.2% of residents in Delta County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Delta County, Michigan
Delta County, Michigan has a total population of 36,813, making it the 1,292nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Delta County is 48.0 years, which is 23.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Delta County is $57,809, which ranks #2,273 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Delta County is $157,100, 44.3% below the national median. Renters in Delta County pay a median gross rent of $692 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Delta County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.7 min.
Delta County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.1%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).
All data for Delta County, Michigan 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.