Delta City, Colorado
As of the census of 2000, there were 6400 people, 2569 households, and 1741 families residing in the city. The population density was 1203.3 people per square mile (464.6/km˛), it would be the 155th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Colorado. There were 2749 housing units at an average density of 516.7 per square mile (199.5/km˛). The average household size was 2.45 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males. The median age was 38.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Delta City was 35.9 and 40.2 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 86.25% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.89% American Indian, 0.39% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 2.33% from two or more races and 9.94% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27415, it is the 62nd poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $34798, making its Colorado's 89th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14369, it would be the 75th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Colorado. The median income was $17436, Males had a median income of $24156 versus $12190 for females.
In 2000, 1562 pupils and students, of which 46.54% are male and 53.46% are female, 24.41% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.19% nursery or pri school, 6.85% kindergarten, 53.14% elementary school, 26.57% high school and 5.25% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6400 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7813 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7844 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7943 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8099 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8134 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8180 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8221 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8395 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8685 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9020 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 63 | 65 | 128 |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 56 | 107 |
| Elementary school | 433 | 397 | 830 |
| High school | 171 | 244 | 415 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 73 | 82 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta city, Colorado | $27415 | $34798 | $14369 |
| Delta County, Colorado | $32785 | $37748 | $17152 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |