Delta County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 197th-largest in Texas
The population of Delta County, Texas is 5,345 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 197th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $62,855, the median home value is $149,400, and the median age is 40.7.
The population of Delta County has grown 7.7% since 2010 (5,242 → 5,647), a +0.53% annualized rate.
5,345
Population
+0.53%
Annual growth
21
People / sq mi
$62,855
Median Income
$149,400
Median Home Value
Delta County covers 257 sq mi of land at 20.8 people per square mile.
About Delta County, TX
Delta County is a county in Texas with a population of 5,345. It ranks #197 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 40.7, older than the national median. The population is 45.1% male and 54.9% female.
The median household income in Delta County is $62,855, below the US median of $74,580. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $149,400, with monthly rent averaging $857. The homeownership rate of 83.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Delta County reflects 19.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.6 minutes each way.
Delta County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Delta County had a population of 5,242 in 2010 and 5,647 in 2024, a 7.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,647 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.55%.
5,647
Population (2024)
5,242
Population (2010)
5,647
Peak (2024)
0.55%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,242 |
| 2011 | 5,145 |
| 2012 | 5,240 |
| 2013 | 5,117 |
| 2014 | 5,137 |
| 2015 | 5,154 |
| 2016 | 5,131 |
| 2017 | 5,268 |
| 2018 | 5,311 |
| 2019 | 5,327 |
| 2020 | 5,223 |
| 2021 | 5,339 |
| 2022 | 5,417 |
| 2023 | 5,563 |
| 2024 | 5,647 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.7
Median Age
54.9%
Female
45.1%
Male
20.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.0% · Seniors (65+): 20.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $62,855$-13,437 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,499 |
| Per-capita income | $31,640 |
| Poverty rate | 9.9%-0.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Delta County is professional & business services, accounting for 31.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.6%
Carpool
82.0%
Public transit
7.1%
Work from home
27.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$149,400$-111,000 vs state
Median home value
$857
Median rent
83.1%
Homeownership rate
2,441
Total housing units
85.8%
Occupied
14.2%
Vacant
16.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.3%
With health insurance
89.8%
With broadband internet
16.6%
Foreign-born
8.3%
Veterans (18+)
21.6%
With a disability
98.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.0%
High School+
19.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Delta County, Texas has a population of 5,345 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 197th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 21 people per square mile.
The population of Delta County has grown 7.7% since 2010 (5,242 → 5,647), a +0.53% annualized rate.
The median household income in Delta County, Texas is $62,855, with mean (average) household income of $79,499 and per-capita income of $31,640. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Delta County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.7%), Black or African American (8.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Delta County, Texas is 40.7 years. Residents are 54.9% female and 45.1% male.
The median home value in Delta County is $149,400 and median monthly rent is $857. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,441 total housing units, 14.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Delta County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 31.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Delta County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.