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Big Delta, Alaska

Census designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · ZIP 99737

  • Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 646 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 150Households
  • $101,250Median household income
  • $276,400Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

About Big Delta

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Population, 2000 to 2020−40.7%
4006008002000: 74920002010: 59120102020: 4442020749444
Population of Big Delta at each census
CensusPopulation
2000749
2010591
2020444

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 02, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 02, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 02, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Big Delta
Under $50k10.7%
$50k to $100k36.6%
$100k to $150k40.7%
$150k to $200k5.3%
$200k and over6.7%

Median household income $101,250 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 02, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Big Delta
Owner occupied
93 units
Renter occupied
57 units
Vacancy rate
39%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 02, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Big Delta compared with its county and state
Big Delta compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureBig DeltaSoutheast Fairbanks Census AreaAlaska
Population6466,936733,971
Median household income$101,250$74,223$89,336
Median age29.737.935.6
Median home value$276,400$262,800$333,300
Bachelor’s degree or higher49.6%19.6%31.2%
Foreign-born residents3.6%8.0%7.8%
Owner-occupied homes62.0%75.9%66.6%
Mean commute to work12.1 minutes15.3 minutes19.5 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 02, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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Legislative districts

Legislative districts for Big Delta3
Congressional and state legislative districts for Big Delta
ChamberDistrict
U.S. House of RepresentativesCongressional District (at Large) (AK at large)
State legislature, lower chamberState House District 36
State legislature, upper chamberState Senate District R

Boundaries from the Census Bureau’s TIGER/Line district files, matched to Big Delta’s own boundary. Who holds each seat appears on the People page once the official records are approved.

Sources: Census cartographic boundaries 2025: congressional districts, 119th Congress, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, upper chamber, state 02, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census cartographic boundaries 2025: state legislative districts, lower chamber, state 02, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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