Delta County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Delta County, Texas has a population of 5,438, the 195th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,575 and the median home value is $164,300. The poverty rate is 11.4%.

Delta County Quick Facts

Population 5,438

Median Household Income $66,57590% MOE ±$11,689

Median Home Value $164,30090% MOE ±$31,835

Poverty Rate 11.4%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.3%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Median Age 40.3 years90% MOE ±1.6 years

Homeownership Rate 82.8%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.9%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.4%

Cities/Places 1

Population 5,438 195th of 254

Median Income $66,575 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Delta County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	5,249	5,438	+3.6%
Median household income	$62,813	$66,575	No clear change (+6.0%)
Median home value¹	$107,933	$164,300	+52.2%
Median gross rent	$770	$945	No clear change (+22.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Delta

$66,575

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Delta

$164,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.2%

$25K-$50K 14.9%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 30.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

6.6%

$20K-$25K

9.5%

$25K-$30K

1.1%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

1.5%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

6.8%

$125K-$150K

12.0%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

3.0%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

57.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.8%

Renter 17.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $945/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

19.2%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

25.7%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Delta County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cooper	2,055	$43,767	23.4%	$100,500

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Population Overview

Delta County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,438. It is the 195th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delta County is 40.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Delta County is $66,575. This is 15% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $164,300. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Delta County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delta County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.9% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 89.4%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Delta County has a population of 5,438, making it the 195th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Delta County?

The median household income in Delta County is $66,575 with a poverty rate of 11.4%.

How many cities are in Delta County, Texas?

Delta County contains 1 Census-designated place.