Delhi, LA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    2,573
    US Senator
    Bill Cassidy
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    John Kennedy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.7
    1.93% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    25.1%
    18.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,132
    9.75% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $118,000
    2024 Employed Population
    1,014
    8.57% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Delhi, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Delhi, LA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Delhi, LA was $118,000, and the homeownership rate was 49.9%.

    Most people in Delhi, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Delhi, LA was 1 car per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Delhi, LA is home to a population of 2.57k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Delhi, LA residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.82 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.6k people) in Delhi, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 877 White (Non-Hispanic) and 69 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Delhi, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Delhi, LA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Delhi, LA
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.6k ± 211
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      877 ± 217
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      69 ± 61
    3.03%
    Hispanic Population
    78 people

    In 2024, there were 1.82 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.6k people) in Delhi, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 877 White (Non-Hispanic) and 69 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.03% of the people in Delhi, LA are hispanic (78 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Delhi, LA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Honduras
      48,818 ± 5,396 people
    2. Mexico
      27,788 ± 4,080 people
    3. Vietnam
      17,351 ± 3,228 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 48,818 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 27,788 and Vietnam with 17,351.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      91 ± 93
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      33 ± 43
    3. Korea
      16 ± 24

    Delhi, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.76 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Delhi, LA.

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    Health

    92.9% of the population of Delhi, LA has health coverage, with 24.2% on employee plans, 49.5% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 8.58% on non-group plans, and 0.199% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Louisiana see 1,441 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1692 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.07%
    Uninsured
    24.2%
    Employer Coverage
    49.5%
    Medicaid
    10.4%
    Medicare
    8.58%
    Non-Group
    0.199%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Delhi, LA declined by 35.3% from 10.9% to 7.07%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Delhi, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Delhi, LA employs 1.01k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Delhi, LA were Health Care & Social Assistance (290 people), Retail Trade (189 people), and Manufacturing (161 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($105,179), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($98,750), and Wholesale Trade ($67,917).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.01k
    2024 Value
    ± 206
    8.57%
    1 Year growth
    ± 27.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Delhi, LA grew at a rate of 8.57%, from 934 employees to 1.01k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Delhi, LA, are Production Occupations (161 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (124 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (106 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Delhi, LA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.01k
    2024 Value
    ± 206
    8.57%
    1 Year growth
    ± 27.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Delhi, LA grew at a rate of 8.57%, from 934 employees to 1.01k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Delhi, LA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (290 people), Retail Trade (189 people), and Manufacturing (161 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Delhi, LA, though some of these residents may live in Delhi, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $38,865
    Median earning men ± $1,730
    $36,779
    Median earning women ± $5,702

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($115,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,944), and Construction ($43,895).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($105,179), Manufacturing ($54,250), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($38,919).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Delhi, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.547%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Louisiana

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.
    Bill Cassidy
    Senator from Louisiana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    John Kennedy
    Senator from Louisiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Delhi, LA have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Delhi, LA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $118,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$58,537
    $482
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$133

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Delhi, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Delhi, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    49.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 49.9% of the housing units in Delhi, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Delhi, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $52,132
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,571
    966
    Number of Households
    ± 196

    In 2024, the median household income of the 966 households in Delhi, LA grew to $52,132 from the previous year's value of $47,500.

    The following chart displays the households in Delhi, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Delhi, LA is from Louisiana.
    0.464
    2024 Wage GINI in Louisiana
    0.465
    2023 Wage GINI in Louisiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.265% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (87.1%)
    2. Carpooled (9.53%)
    3. Walked (1.69%)

    In 2024, 87.1% of workers in Delhi, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.53%) and those who walked to work (1.69%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Delhi, LA have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1% of the workforce in Delhi, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Delhi, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Delhi, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Delhi, LA have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    25.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Delhi, LA (628 out of 2.51k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Delhi, LA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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