Delta, Missouri
Delta: City in Missouri, United States
About
Delta is a city located in the county of Cape Girardeau in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 438 and a population density of 429 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 421 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Delta
| Population : | 421 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Cape Girardeau County |
| Postal code : | 63744 |
| Area : | 1.02 km2 |
| Altitude : | 341 feet / 104 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:51:36 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 413 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Delta is located at 37°11'48"N 89°44'10"W (37.1967200, -89.7362000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Delta decreased by 4.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 438 | - | census |
| 2011 | 442 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 444 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 443 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 444 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 443 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 443 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 440 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 435 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 425 | -2.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 421 | -0.95% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,497 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,354 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,371 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,355 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 95.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 859 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
Delta zip code is 63744.
County name: Cape Girardeau, County
fips: 29031
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $77,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $961 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $424 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $631 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,433 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,431 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 132,938 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,076,742 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 177,566 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,290 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,734 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,555 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 861 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 346 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 327 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 769 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 85 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 660 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,445.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.16 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $293,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,889 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $619 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,363 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,903 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.93 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,090 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 117,404 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 119,805 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,775 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $115,368 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,510 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,406 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 637 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 483 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,294 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,280 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 716.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.22 |
Schools in Delta
College & universities near Delta, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176798 | Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Cape Girardeau (MO) | 63703-7511 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Delta, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| PBF | Poplar Bluff | 400 South Main St. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
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- Delta , Utah city in Millard County, Utah, United States with a population of 3,642 people.
- Delta , Ohio city in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 3,085 people.
- Delta , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 720 people.
- Delta , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 313 people.
- Delta , Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 275 people.
- Delta , Louisiana village in Madison Parish, Louisiana with a population of 246 people.
Other cities in Cape Girardeau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cape Girardeau County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | 41,588 | The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. |
| Jackson | 14,699 | City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States |
| Gordonville | 367 | Human settlement in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Whitewater | 123 | Village in the United States |
| Allenville | 118 | Human settlement in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Pocahontas | 104 | Town in Missouri |
| Old Appleton | 82 | Village in the United States |
