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Delhi, LA
Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
Population
2,573
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
896
ZIP codes
0
Delhi and its ZIP codes
Delhi at a glance
- Delhi is about 8.4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,132, 14% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,000 (45% below Louisiana) and median rent is $897 a month.
Local data for Delhi, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delhi, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,132
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$897/mo
Homeownership
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (127), Mexican Americans (74), Scottish Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland Parish. PPP loans are for Delhi.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,823
6,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,522
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $6,792 per person
How people get to work
Delhi, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delhi, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
460
5.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delhi, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.4%
U.S. 33.3% +15.1 pts
Diabetes
22.4%
U.S. 12.1% +10.3 pts
Smoking
24.2%
U.S. 12.8% +11.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Delhi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EppsVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| RayvilleTown | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| TallulahCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| RichmondVillage | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| ManghamTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| PioneerVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| BaskinVillage | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Oak RidgeVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| StartCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| ForestVillage | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| WinnsboroCity | 24 mi | 4 |
| CollinstonVillage | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| MoundVillage | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| Eagle Bend, MSCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.7 |
| Mer RougeVillage | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak GroveTown | 29 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delhi, LA in?
- Delhi is in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Delhi, LA?
- About 2,573 people live in Delhi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delhi?
- Nearby places include Epps (10 mi), Rayville (16 mi), Tallulah (18 mi), Richmond (18 mi), Mangham (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023