Delta, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Montrose County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,266
Population
698/sq mi density
$46,010
Median Income
$32,521 per capita
$238,100
Home Value
$372,389 Zillow
$982
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
184
Violent Crime/100K
3,291 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,010 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$238,100 home value, $982/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
9,266
Census 2023
Population Density
698
per square mile
Land Area
13.6
square miles (35.3 km²)
Median Age
41.9 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 26.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.3%
Black
0.3%
Hispanic
26.5%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 15% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
83.5%
Spanish
15%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.2%
Veterans
11.0%
83% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.6%
66% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.3%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.7%
24% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.468
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 9,266 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 698 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 13.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.8% |
| Female | 51.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 83.5% |
| Spanish | 15.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.2% |
| Veterans | 11.0% |
| Disability | 21.6% |
| Health Insurance | 89.3% |
| Uninsured | 10.7% |
| Broadband Access | 71.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.468 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |