Delta County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Delta County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Delta County, Colorado has a population of 31,598, the 18th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $57,774 and the median home value is $343,200. The poverty rate is 14.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Delta County Quick Facts

Population 31,598

Median Household Income $57,774

Median Home Value $343,200

Poverty Rate 14.0%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 48.1 years

Homeownership Rate 77.9%

Affordability Ratio 5.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.6%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 7

Population 31,598 18th of 64

Median Income $57,774 39% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.0%

Unemployment 3.1%

How Delta County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	31,353	31,598	+0.8%
Median household income	$58,330	$57,774	-1.0%
Median home value	$318,000	$343,200	+7.9%

Median Household Income

Delta

$57,774

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Delta

$343,200

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.0%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 24.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

5.7%

$20K-$25K

6.2%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

6.8%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

6.6%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

49.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.9%

Renter 22.1%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,121/mo 23.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

15.8%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

31.9%

75+

11.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Delta County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Delta	9,421	$45,250	20.5%	$283,300
Orchard City	3,221	$55,960	21.4%	$324,300
Cedaredge	2,398	$47,614	20.6%	$276,700
Paonia	1,661	$59,574	17.1%	$343,700
Hotchkiss	1,224	$54,545	9.3%	$266,700
Crawford	448	$58,160	24.3%	$208,200
Lazear	196	$41,841	48.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Delta County is located in Colorado with a total population of 31,598. It is the 18th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delta County is 48.1 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 11.0% 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 $57,774. This is 39% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 48% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $343,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delta County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Delta County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Delta County, Colorado?

Delta County has a population of 31,598, making it the 18th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Delta County?

The median household income in Delta County is $57,774 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.

How many cities are in Delta County, Colorado?

Delta County contains 7 Census-designated places.