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Delhi

Louisiana · 3,066 residents · 2.872 sq mi
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Delhi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,763. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,100. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,066
−3%since 1990
from 3,169 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,068 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,103 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+9%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Delhi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,763
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,702 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,161
+46%since 1990
from $7,629 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 30.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$345
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
31.4% rent
2.0
−9%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(1,677)
Black46.7%(1,479)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.6%(2,015)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(1,280)
Black56.6%(1,736)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score62.4%(1,914)
62
−2%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 49.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
+7%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delhi, Louisiana?

Delhi, Louisiana has about 3,066 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Delhi, Louisiana?

The typical household in Delhi, Louisiana earns about $21,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delhi, Louisiana expensive?

In Delhi, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $43,100, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Delhi, Louisiana?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Delhi, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delhi, Louisiana?

About 31.6% of people in Delhi, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delhi, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Delhi, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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