The Town FilesDelta County, Michigan
36,813 people. The median home is worth $157,100 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $57,809.
Towns in Delta County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escanaba | 12,450 | $125,200 | $45,369 | 44.4 |
| Gladstone | 5,257 | $118,600 | $54,970 | 43.8 |
| Wells | 4,876 | $177,000 | $72,039 | 53.4 |
| Escanaba | 3,496 | $173,800 | $81,250 | 45.9 |
People and housing
| Delta County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $692 | $955 |
| Median household income | $57,809 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 48.0 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
13,848 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,978 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 542 storm events in Delta County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Delta County has been included in 6 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | DR-1028: Severe Deep Freeze |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| March 2, 1977 | Drought | EM-3035: Drought |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).