Delta Junction city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Delta Junction city, Alaska Demographics
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As of 2026, Delta Junction city, Alaska has a total population of 1,154, the 69th largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $85,694, which is 4% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

Delta Junction city Quick Facts

Population 1,154

Median Household Income $85,694

Median Home Value $268,700

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 36.1 years

Homeownership Rate 74.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

High School Graduation Rate 95.1%

Diversity Index 35/100

Population 1,154 69th of 330

Median Income $85,694 top 30%

Poverty Rate 8.7% 30% lower national

Median Home Value $268,700 above average

How Delta Junction city Compares

Median Household Income

Delta Junction city

$85,694

$89,336

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Delta Junction city

$268,700

$333,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.8%

$25K-$50K 16.7%

$50K-$100K 39.2%

$100K+ 33.3%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

64.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%

Renter 25.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.1%

18-34

21.8%

35-54

33.1%

55-74

14.1%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Delta Junction city Rankings in Alaska

#69 Population of 330

#68 Median Income of 330

#104 Education of 330

#79 Home Value of 330

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Cities Similar to Delta Junction city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Skagway CDP	1,212	$85,893	$415,900	27.5%	6.7%
Sand Point city	1,146	$73,125	$196,400	16.7%	12.8%
King Cove city	1,204	$78,125	$110,900	10.9%	11.5%
Salamatof CDP	1,201	$73,750	$318,000	11.2%	11.6%
Salcha CDP	1,076	$72,083	$257,500	27.8%	6.7%

Population Overview

Delta Junction city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 1,154. It ranks as the 69th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delta Junction city is 36.1 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Delta Junction city is $85,694. This is 4% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $268,700. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delta Junction city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.0%.

Education

23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Delta Junction city, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Delta Junction city, Alaska?

Delta Junction city, Alaska has a population of 1,154 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Delta Junction city, AK?

The median household income in Delta Junction city is $85,694, which is 9% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Delta Junction city, AK?

The poverty rate in Delta Junction city is 8.7%. This means approximately 100 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Delta Junction city, Alaska?

Delta Junction city's population is 79.1% White, 0.4% Black, 10.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Delta Junction city, AK?

The median home value in Delta Junction city is $268,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Delta Junction city, Alaska?

23.8% of adults (25+) in Delta Junction city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.