Big Delta, AK

Neighborhood

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Big Delta

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.6%

Households with Children

31.0%

School Enrollment K-12

439

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.8%
Working Age (35-54): 28.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.4%
Seniors (65+): 15.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.2%
High School / GED: 31.7%
Some College or Associate's: 35.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 26.1%
Single Parents: 5.0%
Couples & Adults: 35.3%
Living Alone: 33.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 1.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 50.0%
Puerto Rican: 24.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 3.3%
Central American: 1.8%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 28.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 55.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 80.3%
Spanish: 4.2%
European & Indo-European: 13.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.2%
Elementary (1-4): 2.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.4%
High School (9-12): 7.0%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 79.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources