Delta, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Delta, Wisconsin
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Location of Delta, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.3 sq mi (187.2 km2) |
| • Land | 69.8 sq mi (180.7 km2) |
| • Water | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 315 |
| • Density | 4.358/sq mi (1.6827/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54856
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-19662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583073 |
Delta is a small town located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 315 people called Delta home. This was a bit more than the 273 people who lived there in 2010.
The town of Delta includes two smaller communities: Delta (which is also the name of the main town) and Pike River. Part of another community called Sutherland is also in the town of Delta.
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Getting Around Delta
To get around Delta, people mostly use two main roads. These are County H and Delta–Drummond Road. These roads help connect the different parts of the community.
Delta's Natural Surroundings
Delta is a town with a mix of land and water. It covers a total area of about 187.2 square kilometers (or 72.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 180.7 square kilometers (69.8 square miles), is land. The rest, about 6.5 square kilometers (2.5 square miles), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or streams within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Delta?
Let's learn a bit about the people who live in Delta.
Population Overview
In the year 2000, there were 235 people living in Delta. The town is not very crowded, with only about 3.4 people living in each square mile. Most of the people living in Delta are White, and a small number are Native American.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 107 households in Delta. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 77 were families. Many households were made up of married couples living together. Some households had children under 18 years old. About 26% of homes had just one person living there.
Age Groups in Delta
The people in Delta come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 18% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 25% were young adults, aged 25 to 44.
- About 27% were middle-aged adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 26% were seniors, aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Delta was 46 years old. This shows that there is a good mix of different ages in the community.
Income and Work
In 2000, the average income for a household in Delta was about $37,679 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $44,375 per year. This information helps us understand the economic life of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Delta (Wisconsin) para niños
