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Delco, NC
Census-designated place in Columbus County, North Carolina.
Population
258
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
171
ZIP codes
0
Delco and its ZIP codes
Local data for Delco, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbus County. PPP loans are for Delco.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,052
14,316 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,989
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$411M
FY 2026, $8,113 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Delco, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
473
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delco, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Delco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiegelwoodCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 3.1 |
| NorthwestCity | 4.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Sandy CreekTown | 4.9 mi | 1.4 |
| SandyfieldTown | 5.6 mi | 3.2 |
| East ArcadiaTown | 7 mi | 2.2 |
| BoltonTown | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| KellyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.6 |
| NavassaTown | 12 mi | 13.3 |
| Lake WaccamawTown | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Long CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| AtkinsonTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| LelandTown | 15 mi | 28.4 |
| BelvilleTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| HightsvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| WrightsboroCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.1 |
| BoliviaTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delco, NC in?
- Delco is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Delco, NC?
- About 258 people live in Delco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delco?
- Nearby places include Riegelwood (1.9 mi), Northwest (4.2 mi), Sandy Creek (4.9 mi), Sandyfield (5.6 mi), East Arcadia (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023