Delta County, CO

County

Demographics of Delta

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.6%

Households with Children

21.9%

School Enrollment K-12

3,076

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.5%
School Age (5-17): 14.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.8%
Working Age (35-54): 22.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 28.4%

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: 9.2%
High School / GED: 35.2%
Some College or Associate's: 29.0%
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: 14.3%
Single Parents: 7.6%
Couples & Adults: 37.8%
Living Alone: 40.4%

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: 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 68.6%
Puerto Rican: 1.2%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.4%
South American: 1.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 26.3%

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: 34.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 65.4%

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: 51.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 44.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.2%

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: 91.0%
Spanish: 6.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

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: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 81.5%

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

Cities in Delta County

Neighborhoods in Delta County

Dominguez / Escalante

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