City

Delhi, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Richland County  ·  Louisiana

👥6,003Population
💰$54,010Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$118,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 144% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.4%Hispanic: 2%Black: 39.4%Other: 3.1%Race
White55.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black39.4%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 144% above avg
No HS Diploma105 (3%)
HS Graduate1,636 (46.9%)
Some College435 (12.5%)
Associates586 (16.8%)
Bachelors222 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree505 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 46.9%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad46.9%
Some College12.5%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,010 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$118,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units2,864
Vacant Units672

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Delhi, LA

Delhi is a city in Louisiana, located in Richland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,003 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Delhi is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,010 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Delhi is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $907 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delhi is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.42%).

Delhi, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Delhi
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71232 6,003 $54,010 $118,800 $907 11.9% 20.8% 69.4%