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Delhi

Louisiana · 2,919 residents · 2.872 sq mi
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Delhi has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,640. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,919
−5%since 2000
from 3,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,016 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
−6%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Delhi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,640
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,763 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,283
+82%since 2000
from $11,161 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(1,280)
Black56.6%(1,736)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(1,914)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(1,016)
Black61.7%(1,802)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(44)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.2%(1,757)
Diversity Score
60
−4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
11.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delhi, Louisiana?

Delhi, Louisiana has about 2,919 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delhi, Louisiana?

The typical household in Delhi, Louisiana earns about $40,640 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 $75,400, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Delhi, Louisiana?

About 14.3% 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 19.3% 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 250 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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