Delta County , Michigan

Population: 36,829 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $54,829 Home $146,800 Rent $698/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 36,829 residents, Delta County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike.

$54,829
Median Income
household
$146,800
Home Value
median
$698/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $54,829
Per Capita Income $34,716
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Median Home Value $146,800
Median Gross Rent $698/mo
Owner Occupied 78.6%
Renter Occupied 21.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 36,829
Median Age 47.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.9%
Obesity
10.0%
Diabetes
16.4%
Smoking
31.6%
High Blood Pressure
26.8%
No Physical Activity
28.1%
Depression
29.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.7%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 53.1  ·  53th national percentile

🌊 Flood
36.60
🌪️ Tornado
24.24
🔥 Wildfire
49.75
❄️ Winter Storm
27.18
🌍 Earthquake
6.68
☀️ Drought
21.47

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