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Delta, AL
Census-designated place in Clay County, Alabama.
Population
225
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
0
Delta and its ZIP codes
Delta at a glance
- Delta is 71% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Delta.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,631
4,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Delta, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
289
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delta, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Delta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hollis CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 12.5 |
| LinevilleCity | 9.5 mi | 9.7 |
| Morrison CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| WedoweeTown | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| AshlandTown | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| HeflinCity | 16 mi | 16.1 |
| Hobson CityTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| ChoccoloccoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.6 |
| WoodlandTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| MunfordTown | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| AnnistonCity | 18 mi | 45.9 |
| OxfordCity | 18 mi | 31.9 |
| West End-Cobb TownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| RanburneTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| GrahamCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.9 |
| SaksCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 12.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delta, AL in?
- Delta is in Clay County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Delta, AL?
- About 225 people live in Delta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delta?
- Nearby places include Hollis Crossroads (6 mi), Lineville (9.5 mi), Morrison Crossroads (11 mi), Wedowee (14 mi), Ashland (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023