Delta County , Texas
Population: 5,345 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,855 Home $149,400 Rent $857/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,345 residents, Delta County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Delta County in the bottom 9% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$62,855
Median Income
household
$149,400
Home Value
median
$857/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,855 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,640 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| Median Home Value | $149,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $857/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,345 |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.1%
Obesity
13.7%
Diabetes
16.2%
Smoking
33.2%
High Blood Pressure
28.3%
No Physical Activity
25.7%
Depression
37.7%
Insufficient Sleep
75.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 8.9 · 9th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
49.30
🌀 Hurricane
41.39
🔥 Wildfire
39.60
❄️ Winter Storm
10.50
🌍 Earthquake
24.49
☀️ Drought
79.61
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