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Delhi

Iowa · 460 residents · 0.948 sq mi
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Delhi has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
460
Unchangedsince 2000
from 458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+7%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3774244715185651990201020202024Delhi
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,906
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,636 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,871
+11%since 2000
from $19,751 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(453)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(10)
Diversity Score6.9%(32)
Diversity Score
7
+530%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delhi, Iowa?

Delhi, Iowa has about 460 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delhi, Iowa?

The typical household in Delhi, Iowa earns about $43,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delhi, Iowa expensive?

In Delhi, Iowa, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Delhi, Iowa?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Delhi, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delhi, Iowa?

About 5.9% of people in Delhi, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delhi, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Delhi, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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