Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Delta, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

532

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

99.1%527

Two or More

0.9%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%12

High School Diploma

44.6%181

Some College (<1 yr)

15.3%62

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%48

Associate's Degree

2.5%10

Bachelor's Degree

2.5%10

Master's Degree

2.2%9

Professional Degree

0.5%2

HS or Higher

82.3%

BA or Higher

5.2%

Graduate+

2.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,600

Median Renti

$947

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.3%919

Renter-Occupied

22.7%270

Total Units

1,256

Homeownership

77.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%29

$50K–$100K

14.4%132

$100K–$150K

18.2%167

$150K–$200K

35.6%327

$200K–$300K

22.7%209

$300K–$500K

4.7%43

$500K–$1M

1.3%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

133

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5%63

2000–2009

9.3%117

1990–1999

12.9%162

1980–1989

7%88

1970–1979

7.5%94

1960–1969

6.7%84

1950–1959

14.3%180

1940–1949

4.3%54

1939 or earlier

33%414

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.4%992

Electricity

11.3%134

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%40

Wood

1.9%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,293

Mean Household Incomei

$93,475

Per Capita Incomei

$35,895

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

1,585

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%28

$10K–$15K

6.5%77

$15K–$20K

3.7%44

$20K–$25K

1.2%14

$25K–$30K

1.3%16

$30K–$35K

3.2%38

$35K–$40K

5.8%69

$40K–$45K

7.4%88

$45K–$50K

5.4%64

$50K–$60K

7.3%87

$60K–$75K

15.9%189

$75K–$100K

10.5%125

$100K–$125K

6.3%75

$125K–$150K

3.9%46

$150K–$200K

15.2%181

$200K+

4%48

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,528

Avg. Commutei

24.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,544

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

133(5.7% of civilian adults)