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Delphi

Indiana · 2,893 residents · 2.715 sq mi
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Delphi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,137. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,200. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,893
−4%since 2000
from 3,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,066 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+7%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Delphi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,137
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,388 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,939
+7%since 2000
from $16,703 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(2,514)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(328)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.8%(24)
Diversity Score28.1%(814)
Diversity Score
28
+1%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delphi, Indiana?

Delphi, Indiana has about 2,893 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delphi, Indiana?

The typical household in Delphi, Indiana earns about $37,137 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 $85,200, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Delphi, Indiana?

About 12.7% 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 23.0% 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 362 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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