At a Glance
Median Income
$73,224
$24,799 per capita
Home Value
$255,400
Zillow: $351,161
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
10.5% smoking rate
How Delta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delta residents earn a median household income of $73,224 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,799. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delta is $255,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,161. Median rent is $1,107/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
28.1% of adults in Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delta has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,675
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,224
Per Capita$24,799
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,400
Rent$1,107
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$351,161
Housing Units1,415
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,968/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
Elevation4,673 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Delta was founded in 1906.
The median home in Delta was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (97 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.