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Delhi, LA


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Delhi, Louisiana

Delhi, Louisiana is 36 miles E of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 192 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Richland county. The population of the town is 3,066.

The People and Families of Delhi

In Delhi, about 42% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Delhi. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Delhi has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delhi had a median family income of $25,651.

Political Inclinations

Among Delhi political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Delhi Housing

Of the housing in Delhi, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Louisiana.

Commuting

In Delhi, 91% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Delhi than most towns its size.

High Points

Delhi strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDelhi Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Delhi Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Delhi Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Delhi, LA

Comparing Delhi to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Senior Citizens810
Age of the Population48
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home58
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

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