At a Glance
Median Income
$32,396
$24,413 per capita
Home Value
$57,100
Zillow: $164,768
Median Rent
$631/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
18.5% smoking rate
How Delight Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delight's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delight a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delight residents earn a median household income of $32,396 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,413. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 269 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delight is $57,100 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,768. Median rent is $631/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
11.4% of adults in Delight hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delight has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population316
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density575/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$32,396
Per Capita$24,413
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$401M
Avg Weekly Wage$801
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,100
Rent$631
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$164,768
Housing Units176
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,905/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.3 in/yr
Elevation360 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Delight was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.