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Big Delta, AK
Census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
Population
565
Land area
46.9sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
0
Big Delta and its ZIP codes
Big Delta at a glance
- Big Delta is about 9.3 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $104,653 a year, 13% more than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $410,400 (16% above Alaska).
Local data for Big Delta, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Delta, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,653
Poverty rate
0.5%
Median home value
$410,400
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
53.5%
Median age
30.0
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (94), Irish Americans (28), German Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. PPP loans are for Big Delta.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,635
3,093 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,784
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$595M
FY 2026, $87,456 per person
How people get to work
Big Delta, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.3%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Delta, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
57
Countywide, mostly high wind
July high / Jan low
70° / -16°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Delta, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Big Delta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitestoneCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 7 |
| Delta JunctionCity | 7 mi | 13.9 |
| Fort GreelyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11 |
| Harding-Birch LakesCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 214.2 |
| DeltanaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 568.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Delta, AK in?
- Big Delta is in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Big Delta, AK?
- About 565 people live in Big Delta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Delta?
- Nearby places include Whitestone (4.1 mi), Delta Junction (7 mi), Fort Greely (12 mi), Harding-Birch Lakes (28 mi), Deltana (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023