Delta County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,438 | — | #2,857 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,575 | -11.4% | #1,462 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,043 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,300 | -41.7% | #1,929 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $945 | -18.7% | #1,199 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | -9.8% | #1,108 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Delta County has a population of 5,438, making it the #2,857 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Delta County is $66,575, ranking #1,462 out of 3,222 counties — 11.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Delta County is $164,300 (-41.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $945/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.8%.
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90.5% of residents in Delta County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Delta County, Texas
Delta County, Texas has a total population of 5,438, making it the 2,857th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Delta County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Delta County is $66,575, which ranks #1,462 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Delta County is $164,300, 41.7% below the national median. Renters in Delta County pay a median gross rent of $945 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Delta County, 14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.9 min.
Delta County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (8.1%).
All data for Delta County, Texas 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.