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Delta County, TX
2 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Delta County, Texas.
Population
5,438
Land area
257sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Delta County
Delta County at a glance
- Delta County is 82% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,575 a year, 15% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,300 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $945 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Cooper (2,055) and Pecan Gap (258).
Local data for Delta County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delta County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,575
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$164,300
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (591), Mexican Americans (423), German Americans (339).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,284
985 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,821
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40M
FY 2026, $7,652 per person
PPP loans
$4.1M
158 loans, 367 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$16.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Delta County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delta County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
291
Most often drought
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delta County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Delta County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Delta County, TX?
- Cooper is the largest city or town in Delta County, with about 2,055 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Delta County?
- Delta County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75415, 75432, 75441, 75448, 75450.
- What is the population of Delta County, TX?
- About 5,438 people live in Delta County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Delta County?
- Delta County borders Hunt County, Lamar County, Hopkins County, Fannin County, Red River County, Franklin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023