Delta, Alabama facts for kids
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Delta
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Location of Delta in Clay County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.89 sq mi (20.44 km2) |
| • Land | 7.79 sq mi (20.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 260 |
| • Density | 33.39/sq mi (12.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 159494 |
Delta is a small community located in Clay County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population but isn't an officially organized city or town. In 2020, about 260 people lived in Delta.
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What is Delta Like?
Where is Delta Located?
Delta is found in the state of Alabama, which is in the southeastern part of the United States. It's part of Clay County. The area covers about 20.44 square kilometers (or 7.89 square miles).
What is the Climate in Delta?
The weather in Delta usually has hot and sticky summers. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means the area gets a lot of rain and humidity, especially during the warmer months.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
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| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57 (14) |
60 (16) |
69 (21) |
77 (25) |
82 (28) |
90 (32) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
86 (30) |
76 (24) |
66 (19) |
59 (15) |
75 (24) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 44 (7) |
47 (8) |
55 (13) |
63 (17) |
70 (21) |
77 (25) |
79 (26) |
79 (26) |
74 (23) |
63 (17) |
52 (11) |
47 (8) |
63 (17) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34 (1) |
36 (2) |
44 (7) |
51 (11) |
59 (15) |
67 (19) |
70 (21) |
70 (21) |
64 (18) |
52 (11) |
41 (5) |
38 (3) |
52 (11) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.2 (160) |
4.9 (120) |
7 (180) |
5.2 (130) |
4.1 (100) |
4.1 (100) |
5.2 (130) |
3.1 (79) |
4.2 (110) |
3.4 (86) |
3.8 (97) |
5.3 (130) |
56.5 (1,422) |
| Average precipitation days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 102 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10.7 | 11.5 | 12.4 | 13.5 | 14.4 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.8 | 12.8 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 12.6 |
| Source 1: AreaVibes | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Delta?
Population Numbers
The word "demographics" refers to information about the people living in a place. Every ten years, the United States government counts how many people live in different areas. This is called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 260 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the 2020 census, 260 people were counted as living in Delta. This shows it's a very small community.
Famous People from Delta
LaFayette L. Patterson
One notable person born in Delta was LaFayette L. Patterson. He became a Representative for the United States. This means he was elected to speak for people in Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
See also
In Spanish: Delta (Alabama) para niños
