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Delta, CO


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Delta, Colorado

Delta, Colorado is 173 miles W of Lakewood, Colorado (center to center) and 175 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is in Delta county. The population of the city is 6,400.

The People and Families of Delta

In Delta, about 57% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Delta.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delta had a median family income of $34,798.

Political Inclinations

Among Delta political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Delta Housing

Of the housing in Delta, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Delta, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

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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