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Delhi

Louisiana · 2,622 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 $24,957. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,100. The poverty rate of 41.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,622
−14%since 2000
from 3,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
913 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Delhi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,957
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,967
+61%since 2000
from $11,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,100
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+127%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(789)
Black65.9%(1,727)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(46)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.4%(36)
Diversity Score58.6%(1,537)
Diversity Score
59
−6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−57.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delhi, Louisiana?

Delhi, Louisiana has about 2,622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delhi, Louisiana?

The typical household in Delhi, Louisiana earns about $24,957 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 $112,100, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Delhi, Louisiana?

About 17.1% 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 41.9% 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 547 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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