Population 5,158 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Delton
Household size in Delton
| Period | Delton | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Delton has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Delton
| Period | Delton | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.7 | 37.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 37.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.0 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.6 | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Delton skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.3, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Michigan city with 5,000+ people is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Delton
| Period | Delton | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.0% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.9% of households in Delton, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Delton
Renters in Delton
| Period | Delton | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 26.9% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 26.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 25.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Delton is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Delton
| Period | Delton | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 9.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 8.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 7.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.7% of the housing in Delton, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Delton
| Period | Delton | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1974 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1978 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Delton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Delton
| Period | Delton | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $650 | $800 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $610 | $848 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $917 | $950 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,095 | $1,285 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$445 | +$485 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Delton pays $1,095 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $445 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 38.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Delton
Bachelor's degrees in Delton
| Period | Delton | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 29.1% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 31.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 36.9% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Delton than nationally: 25.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Delton
| Period | Delton | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 88.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 92.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Delton: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Delton
| Period | Delton | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −5.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Delton has been low: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only eight of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Delton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delton | 2.45 | 55.0 | 3.9% | 5.1% | 24.7% | 1970 | $1,095 | 25.8% | 94.4% | 1.7% |
| Prairieville | 2.06 | 61.2 | 5.0% | 8.5% | 14.7% | 1979 | $1,087 | 26.1% | 96.5% | 5.4% |
| Schultz | 2.62 | 51.0 | 4.0% | 4.2% | 20.5% | 1974 | $980 | 23.6% | 91.5% | 4.3% |
| Hickory Corners | 2.80 | 46.8 | 3.3% | 13.7% | 12.7% | 1982 | $1,047 | 54.4% | 99.1% | 2.9% |
| Vickery Landing | 3.09 | 40.9 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.9% | 1969 | $1,187 | 16.9% | 83.0% | 4.3% |
| Circle Pine Center | 2.20 | 54.7 | 6.1% | 10.5% | 15.0% | 1979 | $854 | 17.7% | 88.3% | 4.8% |
| Dowling | 3.03 | 39.9 | 5.4% | 9.5% | 12.9% | 1971 | $1,141 | 17.0% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| Cloverdale | 2.86 | 37.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | 12.2% | 1978 | $952 | 21.3% | 92.5% | 6.6% |
| Hooper | 2.67 | 43.4 | 6.9% | 14.1% | 9.1% | 1978 | $946 | 11.7% | 89.1% | 6.2% |
| Richland | 2.62 | 43.6 | 7.5% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 1986 | $998 | 42.2% | 98.6% | 1.8% |
| Richland Junction | 2.55 | 43.0 | 5.5% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 1980 | $1,229 | 35.8% | 99.2% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Delton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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