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Delta Junction, AK
City in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
Population
1,217
Land area
13.9sq mi
People per sq mi
88
ZIP codes
0
Delta Junction and its ZIP codes
Delta Junction at a glance
- Delta Junction is about 68 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,271 a year, 9% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,900 (20% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,186 a month.
Local data for Delta Junction, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delta Junction, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,271
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$281,900
Median rent
$1,186/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (256), Ukrainian Americans (136), Irish Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. PPP loans are for Delta Junction.
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
Delta Junction, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delta Junction, 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
72° / -13°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delta Junction, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Delta Junction
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort GreelyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 11 |
| Big DeltaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 46.9 |
| WhitestoneCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 7 |
| DeltanaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 568.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delta Junction, AK in?
- Delta Junction is in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Delta Junction, AK?
- About 1,217 people live in Delta Junction, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delta Junction?
- Nearby places include Fort Greely (5.6 mi), Big Delta (7 mi), Whitestone (8.6 mi), Deltana (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023