Delta County, Colorado Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Delta County, Colorado, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Delta County, Colorado. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Delta County, Colorado. The estimated population of Delta County, Colorado is 31,133 people, with a median age of 47.6.

We can look at the total population in Delta County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,133
+1.22%
+3.03%
2020
30,758
+0.63%
-
2019
30,565
+0.72%
-
2018
30,346
+0.43%
-
2017
30,217
 - -

Population of Delta County, Colorado by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
80%
81.6%
 -1.96%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%
Native
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Hispanic
15.4%
15%
 +2.67%
Asian
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1%
 +80.00%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Delta County, Colorado by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.6 -0.21% 45.3 -0.22% 50.2 -0.59%
2020 47.7 +0.85% 45.4 +1.34% 50.5 0%
2019 47.3 -0.63% 44.8 -1.54% 50.5 +1.61%
2018 47.6 -0.42% 45.5 +0.22% 49.7 +0.2%
2017 47.8 - 45.4 - 49.6 -

The median age of Delta County, Colorado gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,731 -10.55% 1,359 +6.36% 1,542 1,447
10 to 19 1,764 +12.29% 2,105 -11.91% 1,982 1,860
20 to 29 1,514 +2.07% 1,129 +15.36% 1,540 1,301
30 to 39 1,629 -1.77% 1,516 -0.63% 1,594 1,495
40 to 49 1,722 +13.12% 1,486 +8.11% 1,954 1,595
50 to 59 2,194 -1.88% 2,295 -9.7% 2,134 2,074
60 to 69 2,374 +2.86% 2,432 +18.19% 2,431 2,894
70+ 2,293 +8.53% 2,674 +4.83% 2,487 2,803

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Delta County, Colorado is $51,803.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Delta County.

  • Under 25
    $28,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,120.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,873.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,715.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Delta County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Delta County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Delta County, Colorado is currently $72,549.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.57% of households in Delta County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Delta County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.02%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Delta County is $30,551.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Delta County by the total population of Delta County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Delta County, Colorado, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Delta County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Delta County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Delta County over the age of 16 is 25,666.

Of those people, a total of 49.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Delta County is 46.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,364 34.20% 26.00%
20 to 24 years 1,365 79.20% 9.90%
25 to 29 years 1,476 73.10% 7.00%
30 to 34 years 1,448 67.50% 0.70%
35 to 44 years 3,534 74.20% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 3,407 69.00% 8.60%
55 to 59 years 2,457 63.70% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 2,563 45.30% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 4,906 21.30% 3.60%
75 years and over 3,146 8.20% 3.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Delta County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 23,514 48.50% 4.00%
Black or African American 300 39.30% 37.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 152 12.50% 10.50%
Asian 287 51.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 547 67.10% 14.20%
Two or more races 866 62.60% 20.30%
Hispanic or Latino 3,382 51.80% 10.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,071 48.70% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Delta County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Delta County is 11,943, with median earnings of $35,005.00.

Women in Delta County, Colorado earning approximately 63.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,943 $35,005.00
Male 6,024 $44,514.00
Female 5,919 $28,351.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,507 $54,810.00
Business and Financial 263 $42,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 131 $50,977.00
Architecture and Engineering 145 $90,787.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $9,219.00
Community and Social Service 194 $46,272.00
Legal 90 $66,944.00
Educational and Library 545 $33,906.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 218 $29,458.00
Healthcare Practitioners 680 $57,500.00
Healthcare Support 668 $23,017.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $115,335.00
Law Enforcement 95 $55,729.00
Food Preparation and Serving 549 $23,510.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 474 $25,184.00
Personal Care and Service 245 $21,250.00
Sales 1,205 $31,620.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,118 $30,423.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 177 $9,393.00
Construction and Extraction 1,382 $51,786.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 480 $43,600.00
Production 961 $32,171.00
Transportation and Material Moving 445 $18,631.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,016 $57,235.00 491 $43,309.00
Business and Financial 99 $83,207.00 164 $37,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 58 $51,484.00 73 $31,417.00
Architecture and Engineering 104 $73,500.00 41 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $73,375.00 26 $6,912.00
Community and Social Service 52 $42,500.00 142 $46,272.00
Legal 76 $75,242.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 115 $39,750.00 430 $22,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 45 $80,417.00 173 $29,202.00
Healthcare Practitioners 244 $56,897.00 436 $65,625.00
Healthcare Support 51 $60,060.00 617 $21,745.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $115,549.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 73 $57,396.00 22 $51,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 97 $25,963.00 452 $21,023.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 220 $26,864.00 254 $15,294.00
Personal Care and Service 63 $4,398.00 182 $22,333.00
Sales 511 $44,502.00 694 $25,392.00
Office and Administrative Support 150 $30,385.00 968 $30,433.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 163 $9,504.00 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,340 $51,714.00 42 $67,614.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 438 $52,973.00 42 $13,786.00
Production 576 $27,768.00 385 $45,607.00
Transportation and Material Moving 269 $40,083.00 176 $16,303.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,143 households in Delta County, with an average household size of 2.46 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,559 families in Delta County with an average family size of 3.12 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,987 487 1,085 4,584
Average Household Size 3 3.86 3.94 1.25
Total Families 5,987 487 1,085 0
Average Household Size 2.97 3.64 3.71 0

Poverty

Of the 7,559 families in Delta County, 12.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Delta County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,742 housing units in Delta County, Colorado.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,143 82.37%
Vacant 2,599 17.63%

19.38% of the total 14,742 housing units in Delta County are rental units. This is approximately 2,857 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,947 are occupied by the owner - or 60.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Delta County is $898.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Delta County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    339
  • Less than $500
    381
  • $500 to $999
    1,464
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    755
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    237
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    17
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    3
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Delta County is $268,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Delta County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    451
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    438
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    656
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,770
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,001
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,455
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    942
  • $1,000,000 or more
    234

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Delta County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Delta County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,452
  • 1940 to 1949
    495
  • 1950 to 1959
    787
  • 1960 to 1969
    820
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,786
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,557
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,527
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,728
  • 2010 to 2013
    570
  • 2014 or later
    20

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Delta County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    551
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,124
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,187
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,281

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Delta County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Delta County that commute to work in a particular way.

28.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Delta County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    467
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,663
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,444
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,161
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,094
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    500
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,039
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    178
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    204
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    755
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,035
  • 90 or more minutes
    488

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Delta County, Colorado in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Delta County, Colorado

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