Delta, CO Demographics

A map of Delta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,589	6,219	69.9%	68.8%
Hispanic	2,381	2,182	25.3%	24.2%
Multiracial	228	378	2.4%	4.2%
Asian	131	152	1.4%	1.7%
Native American/Other	60	76	0.6%	0.8%
Black	32	28	0.3%	0.3%

Delta, Colorado has an estimated population of 9,421, an increase from the 9,035 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Delta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Delta has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Delta, that probability was 46.6% in 2020 and 44.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Delta is ranked the 73rd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Delta was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Delta's White Population

6,589 residents of Delta, or 69.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Delta is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Delta ranks 335th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delta's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Delta's population has increased from 68.8% to 69.9%.

Delta is more White than neighboring Olathe (42.5% White). Delta is less White than neighboring Orchard City (89.7% White), Cedaredge (91.5% White), Lazear (94.4% White), and Montrose (74.4% White).

Delta's Black Population

32 residents of Delta, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Delta is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Delta ranks 280th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delta's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Delta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Delta is more Black than neighboring Orchard City (0% Black), Olathe (0% Black), Cedaredge (0% Black), and Lazear (0% Black). Delta is less Black than neighboring Montrose (0.5% Black).

Delta's Asian Population

131 residents of Delta, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Delta is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Delta ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Asian residents' share of Delta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Delta is more Asian than neighboring Orchard City (0.2% Asian), Olathe (0% Asian), Cedaredge (0% Asian), Lazear (0% Asian), and Montrose (0.9% Asian).

Delta's Hispanic Population

2,381 residents of Delta, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Delta is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Delta ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Delta's population has increased from 24.2% to 25.3%.

Delta is more Hispanic than neighboring Orchard City (6.8% Hispanic), Cedaredge (5.7% Hispanic), Lazear (4.6% Hispanic), and Montrose (21.5% Hispanic). Delta is less Hispanic than neighboring Olathe (52% Hispanic).

Delta's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Delta, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Delta is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Delta ranks 286th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Delta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Delta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orchard City (0.4% Native American/Other), Olathe (0% Native American/Other), Lazear (0% Native American/Other), and Montrose (0.5% Native American/Other). Delta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedaredge (0.8% Native American/Other).

Delta's Multiracial Population

228 residents of Delta, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Delta is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Delta ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Delta's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.4%.

Delta is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedaredge (2% Multiracial), Lazear (1% Multiracial), and Montrose (2.3% Multiracial). Delta is less Multiracial than neighboring Orchard City (2.9% Multiracial), and Olathe (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.