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Delta County, CO
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Delta County, Colorado.
Population
31,598
Land area
1,142sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Delta County
Delta County at a glance
- Delta County is 51% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,774 a year, 39% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,200 (36% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,121 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Delta (9,421), Orchard City (3,221) and Cedaredge (2,398).
Local data for Delta County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delta County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,774
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$343,200
Prices -0.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,121/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,195), Irish Americans (3,812), Mexican Americans (3,136).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$19.3M
360 loans, 2,659 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$106K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Delta County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delta County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
2,870
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delta County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.7%
U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Delta County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Delta County, CO?
- Delta is the largest city or town in Delta County, with about 9,421 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Delta County?
- Delta County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 81410, 81413, 81418, 81419, 81428.
- What is the population of Delta County, CO?
- About 31,598 people live in Delta County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Delta County?
- Delta County borders Mesa County, Montrose County, Gunnison County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023