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Delta, MO


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Delta, Missouri

Delta, Missouri is 103 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Cape Girardeau county. The population of the city is 517.

The People and Families of Delta

In Delta, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delta had a median family income of $39,250.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Delta.

Delta Housing

Of the housing in Delta, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Missouri standards.

Commuting

In Delta, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Delta than most cities its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Delta Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Delta, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents65
People Living Alone54
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