State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
955.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.90% (-25)
Growth Since 2010
-5.96% (-174)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Delhi, Louisiana Population 2021
2,745
Delhi is a city located in Richland Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 2,745, it is the 98th largest city in Louisiana and the 6522nd largest city in the United States . Delhi is currently declining at a rate of -0.90% annually and its population has decreased by -5.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,919 in 2010. Delhi reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Delhi has a population density of 956 people per square mile.
The average household income in Delhi is $46,254 with a poverty rate of 36.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $638 per month, and the median house value is $90,400. The median age in Delhi is 41.1 years, 38.2 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
Delhi Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delhiwas:
- Black or African American: 60.15%
- White: 38.16%
- Other race: 0.98%
- Two or more races: 0.70%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Delhi, Louisiana is 2,745 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,795.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,919.
Delhi, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,712 | 60.15% |
| White | 1,086 | 38.16% |
| Some Other Race | 28 | 0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.70% |
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Delhi Population by Race
Delhi Population Pyramid $2021
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Delhi Population by Age
Delhi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,082 | 2.59 | 62.2 |
| Non Family | 441 | 1.23 | 49.9 |
| Married | 405 | 3.45 | 86.2 |
| Female | 136 | 4.16 | 39.7 |
| Male | 100 | 2.91 | 50 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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Delhi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 3.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 307 | 15.94% |
| High School Graduate | 793 | 41.17% |
| Some College | 364 | 18.90% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 3.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 172 | 8.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 7.32% |
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Delhi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Delhi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,095 | 879 | 89 |
| White | 789 | 623 | 224 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 36 | |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.39%.
Delhi Educational Attainment by Race
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$26,033
Average Earnings
$31,233
Average Male
$21,523
Average Female
Delhi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Delhi Language by Age
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Delhi Language
92.50% of Delhi residents speak only English, while 7.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.30% of the population.
Delhi Language
Delhi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,700 | 611 | 35.94% |
| White | 923 | 240 | 26.00% |
| Hispanic | 172 | 170 | 98.84% |
| Other | 28 | 28 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 20 | 20 | 100.00% |
36.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.98%
Male Poverty Rate
39.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Delhi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delhi is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delhi is White, with 26.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.60%.
Delhi Poverty
Delhi Poverty Rate by Education
Delhi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Delhi Married by Age and Sex
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Delhi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Delhi Marital Status by Race
Delhi Marital Status
Delhi Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 9.91% |
| Black | 47 | 3.88% |
Delhi Veterans by Race
Delhi Veterans by Education
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32.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
Delhi Veterans by Education
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55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Delhi Employment by Age
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Delhi Employment by Race
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Delhi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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79.62%
Born in Delhi
97.19%
Native Born
2.81%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
2.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.19% of Delhi residents were born in the United States, with 79.62% having been born in Louisiana. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Delhi Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,745 | -25 | -0.90% |
| 2020 | 2,770 | -25 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 2,795 | -25 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 2,820 | -39 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 2,859 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 2,874 | -21 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 2,895 | -41 | -1.40% |
| 2014 | 2,936 | -36 | -1.21% |
| 2013 | 2,972 | -12 | -0.40% |
| 2012 | 2,984 | -8 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 2,992 | 52 | 1.77% |
| 2010 | 2,940 | -126 | -0.42% |
| 2000 | 3,066 | -103 | -0.33% |
| 1990 | 3,169 | -121 | -0.37% |
| 1980 | 3,290 | 403 | 1.32% |
| 1970 | 2,887 | 373 | 1.39% |
| 1960 | 2,514 | 0.00% |