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Delton, Michigan
Delton, Michigan is located in Michigan
Delton, Michigan
Delton, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Country United States
State Michigan
County Barry
Township Barry
Area
 • Total 2.55 sq mi (6.61 km2)
 • Land 2.21 sq mi (5.74 km2)
 • Water 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2)
Elevation
947 ft (289 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 854
 • Density 385.55/sq mi (148.86/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49046
Area code(s) Area code 269
FIPS code 26-21560
GNIS feature ID 0624538

Delton is a small community located in Michigan, a state in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for counting people. However, it is not an officially incorporated town. Delton is part of Barry Township in Barry County. In 2020, about 854 people lived there.

Where is Delton Located?

Delton is found in the southwestern part of Barry County. To its north is Hope Township. A small part of Delton also stretches into Prairieville Township to the west. Nearby areas include Cloverdale and Cedar Creek.

Travel and Highways

A main road, state highway M-43, goes right through the center of Delton. If you travel northeast on M-43, you'll reach Hastings in about 14 miles (23 km). If you head southwest, you'll get to downtown Kalamazoo in about 19 miles (31 km).

Land and Water

The United States Census Bureau says that the Delton CDP covers a total area of about 2.55 square miles (6.61 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.21 square miles (5.74 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.34 square miles (0.87 square kilometers), is water. The eastern part of Crooked Lake is located within the western side of Delton.

Who Lives in Delton?

This section tells us about the number of people living in Delton.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 854
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the 2020 census, the population of Delton was 854 people. This number helps us understand how many residents call Delton home.

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