Delta County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Delta County is located in Colorado with a total population of 31,353. It is the 18th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delta County is 48.4 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Delta County is $58,330. This is 37% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $318,000. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delta County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.