Delhi, Richland Parish, Louisiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Delhi, Louisiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Delhi, Louisiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Delhi, Louisiana. The estimated population of Delhi, Louisiana is 2,648 people, with a median age of 41.2.

We can look at the total population in Delhi over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,648
-5.73% -9.00%
2020
2,809
-1.3% -
2019
2,846
-0.91% -
2018
2,872
-1.31% -
2017
2,910
- -

Population of Delhi, Louisiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
40.3%
29.9%
+34.78%
Black/African American
55.6%
67%
-17.01%
Native
0.9%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
2%
2.7%
-25.93%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
0.4%
+225.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Delhi, Louisiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.2 +1.98% 39.4 +5.35% 44.1 +5%
2020 40.4 -1.7% 37.4 -2.09% 42 -10.83%
2019 41.1 -5.95% 38.2 +4.95% 47.1 -0.63%
2018 43.7 +5.81% 36.4 -11.22% 47.4 +13.94%
2017 41.3 - 41 - 41.6 -

The median age of Delhi, Louisiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 200 10.12% 180 -43.01% 187 93
10 to 19 218 +15.85% 139 +42.63% 227 168
20 to 29 149 +8.12% 269 -61.77% 158 120
30 to 39 100 +27.71% 144 +35.09% 129 196
40 to 49 195 +31.03% 223 -21.12% 258 151
50 to 59 207 -2.07% 273 -6.18% 202 216
60 to 69 156 -46.71% 166 -10.9% 89 143
70+ 110 +6.49% 181 +9.6% 117 194

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Delhi, Louisiana is $30,313.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Delhi.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $30,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,946.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,409.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Delhi, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Delhi, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Delhi, Louisiana is currently $50,854.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.24% of households in Delhi are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Delhi against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    42.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.24%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Delhi is $20,986.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Delhi by the total population of Delhi.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Delhi, Louisiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Delhi to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Delhi that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Delhi over the age of 16 is 2,119.

Of those people, a total of 48.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Delhi is 45.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 146 26.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 80 66.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 198 70.20% 23.00%
30 to 34 years 198 57.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 384 77.10% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 256 63.70% 16.00%
55 to 59 years 314 36.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 118 31.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 204 30.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 221 3.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Delhi. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 929 47.10% 3.90%
Black or African American 1,144 49.70% 8.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 77.80% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 28 14.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 52 1.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 928 47.10% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Delhi as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Delhi is 955, with median earnings of $31,314.00.

Women in Delhi, Louisiana earning approximately 62.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 955 $31,314.00
Male 547 $35,380.00
Female 408 $21,929.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 67 $40,313.00
Business and Financial 39 $105,380.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 36 $65,714.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $30,096.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 93 $63,083.00
Healthcare Support 91 $9,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $14,479.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $31,667.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00
Sales 175 $30,234.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $19,632.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 68 $35,427.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $50,500.00
Production 105 $30,731.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $47,143.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 31 $44,063.00 36 $31,818.00
Business and Financial 27 $0.00 12 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 28 $51,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $0.00 18 $50,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $87,212.00 58 $17,000.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 71 $4,899.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 17 $20,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $0.00 1 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 74 $36,786.00 101 $20,650.00
Office and Administrative Support 15 $0.00 38 $18,529.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 68 $35,427.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 14 $50,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 97 $30,542.00 8 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 41 $50,417.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 987 households in Delhi, with an average household size of 2.64 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 635 families in Delhi with an average family size of 3.34 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 329 103 203 352
Average Household Size 3.12 3.43 3.94 1.2
Total Families 329 103 203 0
Average Household Size 3.08 3.1 3.9 0

Poverty

Of the 635 families in Delhi, 29.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Delhi:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,203 housing units in Delhi, Louisiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 987 82.04%
Vacant 216 17.96%

33.83% of the total 1,203 housing units in Delhi are rental units. This is approximately 407 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 460 are occupied by the owner - or 38.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Delhi is $722.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Delhi that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    120
  • Less than $500
    67
  • $500 to $999
    325
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Delhi is $126,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Delhi that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    94
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    114
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    70
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    62
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    35
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    20
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    65
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Delhi. The chart below shows the number of properties in Delhi that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    42
  • 1950 to 1959
    219
  • 1960 to 1969
    208
  • 1970 to 1979
    297
  • 1980 to 1989
    66
  • 1990 to 1999
    173
  • 2000 to 2009
    97
  • 2010 to 2013
    101
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Delhi that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    129
  • 1 vehicle available
    527
  • 2 vehicles available
    205
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    126

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Delhi get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Delhi that commute to work in a particular way.

21 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Delhi.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    22
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    234
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    156
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    184
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    20
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    11
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    89
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    10
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    9
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    142
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    44
  • 90 or more minutes
    4

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Delhi, Louisiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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