Delta, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Delta, Missouri
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Location of Delta, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cape Girardeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 376 |
| • Density | 954.31/sq mi (368.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63744
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-19072 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0716832 |
Delta is a small city located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 376 people lived there. Delta is part of the larger Cape Girardeau–Jackson, Missouri–Illinois metropolitan area, which is a group of cities and towns that are connected.
How Delta Got Its Name
The name Delta was given to the community in 1914 when a post office was opened there. It was named after a nearby railroad junction. This junction was shaped like the Greek letter delta, which looks like a triangle.
Where is Delta Located?
Delta is found in a flat area next to the eastern part of Hickory Ridge. It's also east of the Whitewater River and south of the Headwater Diversion Channel. You can reach Delta by using Missouri State Route 25 and other state routes like N, P, and EE.
The city covers a total area of about 1.02 square kilometers (0.39 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Delta?
The number of people living in Delta has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 175 | — | |
| 1930 | 306 | — | |
| 1940 | 320 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 453 | 41.6% | |
| 1960 | 416 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 462 | 11.1% | |
| 1980 | 524 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 450 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 517 | 14.9% | |
| 2010 | 438 | −15.3% | |
| 2020 | 376 | −14.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
A Look at 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 438 people lived in Delta. There were 179 households, which are groups of people living together in one home, and 127 families. The city had about 1,123 people per square mile. There were also 205 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in Delta were White (96.12%). A small number (3.88%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.46% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 179 households:
- 33% had children under 18 living with them.
- Almost half (49.7%) were married couples living together.
- 15.1% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 6.1% had a male head of the household with no wife present.
- 29.1% were non-families, meaning people living alone or with roommates who are not related.
The average household had 2.45 people, and the average family had 2.90 people.
The median age in Delta was 43.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43.5, and half were older.
- 23.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 32% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.2% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between genders, with 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
See also
In Spanish: Delta (Misuri) para niños
