DeltaMI
A town of 33,104, settled in 1837. A regional job hub with 22,831 jobs.
What makes Delta stand out
The 3 things Delta does most differently from other towns.
Every workday, about 20,665 people come to Delta for work
Where Delta’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Delta’s report card
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The data
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About one in seven working residents works right in Delta
Most working residents leave Delta for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (29%), East Lansing (7%) and Meridian (3%). Half commute less than 7 miles.
Where working residents work
Delta’s public schools outperform 80% of Michigan districts
The public schools Delta’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 80% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Ridge Elementary School | K–4 | 542 | B+ |
| Delta Center Elementary School | K–4 | 528 | B |
| Winans Elementary School | 1–4 | 392 | C− |
| Elmwood Elementary School | 1–4 | 379 | C+ |
| Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center | PK–K | 184 | Not graded |
| St. Gerard School Private | PK–8 | 436 |
Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Delta beats the Michigan average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Delta | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.2% | 8.7% |
5.9% of Delta is conserved land
25 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Woldumar Nature Center | 4.9 mi | 177 |
| 2. Grand Woods Park | 3.2 mi | 146 |
| 3. Hawk Meadow Park | 2.5 mi | 102 |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Delta has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Great Lakes Christian College calls Delta home
About Delta
Charter township in Michigan, United States
Delta Township (formally named the Charter Township of Delta) is a charter township in Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 33,119 making it the most populous municipality in Eaton County. The township operates its own fire department, but contracts with the Eaton County Sheriff Department for police protection. The township is a major community in metropolitan Lansing.
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- Established
- 1837
- Population
- 33,119
- Area
- 33 sq mi
- Elevation
- 860 ft
Delta’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Delta.