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Delhi

New York · 2,721 residents · 3.176 sq mi
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Delhi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,239. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,100. At a median age of 21.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,721
+5%since 2000
from 2,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
857 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.0
−1%since 2000
from 21.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Delhi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,239
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,390
+30%since 2000
from $13,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+28%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,942)
Black12.3%(334)
Hispanic / Latino11%(298)
Asian1.8%(49)
Other4.6%(126)
Diversity Score59%(1,606)
Diversity Score
59
+103%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delhi, New York?

Delhi, New York has about 2,721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Delhi, New York earns about $48,239 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 $162,100, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Delhi, New York?

About 42.0% 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 22.6% of people in Delhi, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delhi, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Delhi, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 343 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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