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Delta, Colorado

Introduction to Delta, Colorado

Located in Delta County, Delta, Colorado, is 173 miles W of Lakewood, Colorado (center to center) and 175 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its population is 6,400 residents.

Delta History

Delta is a municipality surrounded by mountains, and is situated between Grand Junction and Montrose. The US Forest Service headquarters and the Uncompahgre National Forests are located in the city. The city covers an area of 5.5 square miles, and was officially incorporated into the state in 1882.

Delta and nearby Attractions

  • Delta County Museum
  • Sweitzer Lake State Park
  • Hovenweep National Monument
  • Devil's Thumb Golf Course
  • Uncompahgre National Forests

Things To Do In Delta

Delta features a wide variety of recreational opportunities. History buffs can visit the Fort Uncompahgre Living History Museum, which was established in the year 1826. The city has numerous parks including the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Crawford State Park, and many others. In addition, there is the Devil's Thumb 18-hole golf course, Confluence Lake and Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Recreation at Delta also includes hiking, hunting, and skiing. The local festivals are the Deltarado Days, and the Delta Uncompahgre Blues Festival & Council Tree Pow Wow.

Delta Transportation

Montrose Regional Airport serves as Delta's primary airport.

Delta Higher Education

Mesa State College, Colorado Mountain College, and Western State College of Colorado offer oppotunities to pursue college level education.

High Points

Delta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Delta Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Delta Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Delta, CO

Comparing Delta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population810
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty33
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime22

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