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Delight

Arkansas · 288 residents · 0.551 sq mi
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Delight has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,222. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
288
−7%since 2000
from 311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+16%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2152723293854421990201020202024Delight
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,222
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,272
+35%since 2000
from $12,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+60%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(296)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(249)
Black6.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score23.8%(69)
Diversity Score
24
+480%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
59.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delight, Arkansas?

Delight, Arkansas has about 288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delight, Arkansas?

The typical household in Delight, Arkansas earns about $27,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delight, Arkansas expensive?

In Delight, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Delight, Arkansas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Delight, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delight, Arkansas?

About 22.6% of people in Delight, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delight, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Delight, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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