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Delta, MO
City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Population
532
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,350
ZIP codes
0
Delta and its ZIP codes
Delta at a glance
- Delta is about 15 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,625, 35% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,400 (48% below Missouri) and median rent is $707 a month.
Local data for Delta, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delta, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,625
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$707/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
5.2%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (233), Irish Americans (34), Dutch Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape Girardeau County. PPP loans are for Delta.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,097
41,550 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,279
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$543M
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
How people get to work
Delta, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.6%
- Carpooled42.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delta, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1,088
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delta, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Delta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllenvilleVillage | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitewaterTown | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ChaffeeCity | 4.5 mi | 1.8 |
| DutchtownCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.8 |
| PerkinsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| GordonvilleVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| OranCity | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| KelsoVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Scott CityCity | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| AdvanceCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| BentonCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BurfordvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LambertVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| MorleyCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Bell CityCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delta, MO in?
- Delta is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Delta, MO?
- About 532 people live in Delta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delta?
- Nearby places include Allenville (1.9 mi), Whitewater (4.2 mi), Chaffee (4.5 mi), Dutchtown (6.7 mi), Perkins (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023