Delhi, Delaware County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Delhi, New York, 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, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Delhi, New York. The estimated population of Delhi, New York is 3,172 people, with a median age of 20.9.

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
3,172
+0.83%
-0.13%
2020
3,146
-2.18% -
2019
3,216
+1.2%
-
2018
3,178
+0.06%
-
2017
3,176
- -

Population of Delhi, New York 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
82.5%
71.1%
+16.03%
Black/African American
5.5%
12.8%
-57.03%
Native
0%
0.4%
-100.00%
Hispanic
6.6%
11%
-40.00%
Asian
2.5%
1.1%
+127.27%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
3.6%
-66.67%
Other
1.5%
0.1%
+1,400.00%

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, New York 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 20.9 +0.48% 20.7 +0.49% 21.3 0%
2020 20.8 0% 20.6 +0.49% 21.3 -0.47%
2019 20.8 +0.48% 20.5 +0.99% 21.4 +0.47%
2018 20.7 +0.49% 20.3 -0.49% 21.3 +2.4%
2017 20.6 - 20.4 - 20.8 -

The median age of Delhi, New York 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 86 -18.41% 76 -3.19% 64 67
10 to 19 663 0.26% 591 -16.15% 661 499
20 to 29 417 -9.9% 282 +14.84% 377 321
30 to 39 100 +22.6% 115 -33.21% 121 73
40 to 49 96 +53.61% 61 +34% 144 76
50 to 59 125 -0.51% 145 -66.33% 118 70
60 to 69 69 +66.16% 98 +72% 121 184
70+ 89 +29.9% 163 0.83% 118 158

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Delhi, New York is $53,214.00.

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
    $20,536.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,833.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,904.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,411.00

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, New York is currently $68,542.00.

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.

2.73% 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
    28.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Delhi is $19,605.00.

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, New York, 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
    39.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.58%

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 2,946.

Of those people, a total of 39.80% 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 37.50%.

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 1,065 23.30% 2.00%
20 to 24 years 619 37.00% 2.20%
25 to 29 years 79 82.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 86 74.40% 10.90%
35 to 44 years 211 72.00% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 218 83.00% 23.80%
55 to 59 years 87 75.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 134 48.50% 6.20%
65 to 74 years 280 34.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 167 4.20% 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 2,496 39.50% 6.90%
Black or African American 184 25.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 80 50.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 100.00% 0.00%
Other 112 37.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 69 76.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 199 37.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,413 40.10% 7.00%

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 1,105, with median earnings of $20,174.00.

Women in Delhi, New York earning approximately 140.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,105 $20,174.00
Male 628 $15,000.00
Female 477 $21,080.00

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 130 $41,786.00
Business and Financial 66 $30,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $2,499.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $63,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 47 $22,188.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 139 $50,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $46,071.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $78,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 54 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 67 $11,953.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $26,136.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $10,500.00
Sales 127 $4,531.00
Office and Administrative Support 155 $6,964.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5 $0.00
Production 41 $53,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 15 $62,750.00

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 96 $27,222.00 34 $63,409.00
Business and Financial 55 $15,938.00 11 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $2,499.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $63,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 41 $20,313.00 6 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 50 $53,125.00 89 $50,179.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 18 $26,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 11 $78,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 54 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $11,328.00 32 $21,111.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $26,591.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $2,499.00 25 $22,083.00
Sales 21 $7,321.00 106 $4,241.00
Office and Administrative Support 43 $2,499.00 112 $13,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 30 $52,500.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 10 $48,333.00 5 $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 732 households in Delhi, with an average household size of 2.13 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 352 families in Delhi with an average family size of 2.97 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 251 35 66 380
Average Household Size 2.96 4.06 3.06 1.23
Total Families 251 35 66 0
Average Household Size 2.84 3.91 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 352 families in Delhi, 6.30% 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 847 housing units in Delhi, New York.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 732 86.42%
Vacant 115 13.58%

38.02% of the total 847 housing units in Delhi are rental units. This is approximately 322 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 387 are occupied by the owner - or 45.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Delhi is $879.00.

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
    23
  • Less than $500
    43
  • $500 to $999
    192
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    60
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    27
  • $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 $164,000.00.

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
    12
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    21
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    96
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    155
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    62
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    30
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

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
    402
  • 1940 to 1949
    77
  • 1950 to 1959
    85
  • 1960 to 1969
    76
  • 1970 to 1979
    42
  • 1980 to 1989
    100
  • 1990 to 1999
    45
  • 2000 to 2009
    17
  • 2010 to 2013
    3
  • 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
    106
  • 1 vehicle available
    351
  • 2 vehicles available
    256
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    19

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.

17.2 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
    195
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    274
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    171
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    46
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    47
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    13
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    100
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    4
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    29
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    42
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    18
  • 90 or more minutes
    32

Summary

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

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