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Delhi

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Delhi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,586. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,700. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,136
+21%since 2000
from 2,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
987 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.7
−2%since 2000
from 21.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,526 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Delhi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,586
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,621
+76%since 2000
from $13,421 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
+14%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(2,213)
Black6.5%(167)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(111)
Asian1.8%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(753)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,673)
Black1.8%(57)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(242)
Asian1.8%(58)
Other3.4%(106)
Diversity Score33.2%(1,042)
Diversity Score
33
+14%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 72.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delhi, New York?

Delhi, New York has about 3,136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delhi, New York?

The typical household in Delhi, New York earns about $57,586 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delhi, New York expensive?

In Delhi, New York, the median home is worth about $195,700, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Delhi, New York?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in Delhi, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delhi, New York?

About 17.4% of people in Delhi, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delhi, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Delhi, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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