City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Delta, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Delta - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

9,266
Residents
$46,010
Median income
$238,100
Median home
$1,114
Median rent (state)

Delta - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Delta places in the 14th percentile for household income and the 11th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

14th
percentile, household income
53rd
percentile, home value
30th
percentile, median rent
11th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Delta, CO

9,266 people live in Delta, Colorado - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Delta households earn a median of $46,010 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 18.7%. Home values in Delta run a median of $238,100, and the median resident age is 41.9 years. Educational attainment runs 20.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 46.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 76 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 171% from five years earlier. Delta's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 3423.7 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 51.3°F.

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,114 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $202 across Colorado, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 22.0 minutes, with 76.0% driving alone and 7.1% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 51.3 out of 100 (Low).

Population

9,266 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$46,010 /yr

Poverty 18.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Delta compare to other US cities?

Delta measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 14% higher than other cities
Home value 53% pricier than other cities
Median rent 30% pricier than other cities
Safety 11% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Colorado, Delta ranks #94 of 116 Colorado cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Delta's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Colorado, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

14thIncome percentile
11thSafety percentile

14th percentile nationally for median household income · 11th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Delta's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Delta's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 28 Avg. percentile National median
Delta's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Delta's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$238,100 47th percentile more affordable than 47% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Delta $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Delta, CO Delta, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Delta, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Delta, CO median $46,010/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Delta, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Delta, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 18.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 46.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
9,266
Median Income
$46,010
Median Home Value
$238,100
Median Age
41.9
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Labor force participation
46.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3423.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
184.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3239.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
51.3°F
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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8,500 residents9,000 residents9,500 residents10,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 9,053 residents 9,802 residents ▲ +8.3%
Delta's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
76
housing units authorized
Single-Family
24
detached homes
Multifamily
52
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
8.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 28
2020 42
2021 163
2022 23
2023 19
2024 76

Permit volume increased 171% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
22.0 minutes
Drive Alone
76.0%
Carpool
11.5%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
2.8%
Work from Home
7.1%
Other
2.3%

Based on 3,256 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Delta sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,114/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
51.3 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

Severance
9,302 people
Roxborough Park
9,365 people
Stonegate
9,164 people
Craig
9,022 people
Cortez
8,898 people
Woodmoor
8,819 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Delta's 9,266 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Charlotte, MI
9,269 people
Woodbury, NY
9,270 people
Eunice, LA
9,261 people
Andover, MA
9,261 people
Smithville, NJ
9,260 people
Warren, PA
9,273 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Delta's $46,010 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Alford, FL
$46,009 median income
Meadville, PA
$46,012 median income
Louisiana, MO
$46,006 median income
Bethany, MO
$46,016 median income
Shippenville, PA
$46,016 median income
Roseland, LA
$46,003 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Delta, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Delta, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 78.3% 16.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 26.5% White 78.3% Black or African American 0.3% Asian 1.4% American Indian 1.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.1% Two or more races 16.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Delta compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Delta (this city) 9,266 $46,010
Severance 9,302 $127,257
Roxborough Park 9,365 $167,671
Stonegate 9,164 $157,021
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Delta, CO?

What is the population of Delta, CO? +

Delta, CO counts 9,266 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Delta, CO? +

In Delta, the typical household earns $46,010 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Delta? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Delta; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

Is Delta, CO safe? +

Delta has a total crime rate of 3423.7 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Delta, CO? +

Homes in Delta carry a median value of $238,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Delta? +

Climate normals put Delta's yearly average temperature at 51.3°F. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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