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Delta, CO
City in Delta County, Colorado.
Population
9,421
Land area
13.3sq mi
People per sq mi
710
ZIP codes
0
Delta and its ZIP codes
Delta at a glance
- Delta is about 13 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 73rd most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $45,250 a year, 53% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,300 (47% below Colorado) and median rent is $990 a month.
Local data for Delta, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delta, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,250
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$283,300
Median rent
$990/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,980), German Americans (1,468), Irish Americans (1,178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delta County. PPP loans are for Delta.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,881
8,805 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,170
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $8,800 per person
How people get to work
Delta, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delta, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
2,870
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delta, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Delta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard CityTown | 7.4 mi | 11.5 |
| OlatheTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| CedaredgeTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| LazearCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| HotchkissTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| MontroseCity | 23 mi | 18.9 |
| CrawfordTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| PaoniaTown | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| PalisadeTown | 28 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delta, CO in?
- Delta is in Delta County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Delta, CO?
- About 9,421 people live in Delta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delta?
- Nearby places include Orchard City (7.4 mi), Olathe (11 mi), Cedaredge (13 mi), Lazear (16 mi), Hotchkiss (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023