Delmita, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 183, Delmita's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Delmita is a small community located in Texas, within Starr County. The total population is 183. It ranks as the 1573rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delmita is 29.3 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 41.0% of the population under 18, Delmita has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.0% 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 Delmita is $28,571. This is 64% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 65% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 72.1%. This is 423% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Delmita, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 27.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 56% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Delmita has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 98.9% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (98.9% vs 39.7%).

Education

12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 55.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Delmita, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.