At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$24,284 per capita
Median Rent
$899/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.8%
24.8% smoking rate
How Delhi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delhi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delhi a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delhi residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,284. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 570 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Education
11.8% of adults in Delhi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delhi has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,593
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density903/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$24,284
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$857M
Avg Weekly Wage$829
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$899
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$153,095
Housing Units1,254
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity48.8%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.0 in/yr
Elevation94 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Delhi was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.