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Delphi

Indiana · 2,973 residents (2025 est.) · 2.715 sq mi
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Delphi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,927
−3%since 2000
from 3,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,973 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Delphi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,972
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,388 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,981
+103%since 2000
from $16,703 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+15%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(2,618)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(367)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(836)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(414)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other3.9%(114)
Diversity Score39.8%(1,165)
Diversity Score
40
+43%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2016
from 81.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 16.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delphi, Indiana?

Delphi, Indiana has about 2,927 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delphi, Indiana?

The typical household in Delphi, Indiana earns about $59,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delphi, Indiana expensive?

In Delphi, Indiana, the median home is worth about $141,300, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Delphi, Indiana?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Delphi, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delphi, Indiana?

About 9.6% of people in Delphi, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delphi, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Delphi, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 396 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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