Delhi, LA Demographics

A map of Delhi's Population by Race

Delhi, Louisiana had a population of 2,622 in 2020. It was 30.1% White, 65.9% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Delhi, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Delhi is the 161st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Delhi's White Population

789 residents of Delhi identify as White, or 30.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Delhi considerably less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Delhi is ranked #411 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Delhi is more White than neighboring Rayville (21.7% White), and Tallulah (16.2% White). Delhi is less White than neighboring Epps (56.1% White), Pioneer (35.6% White), and Richmond (66.7% White).

Delhi's Black Population

1,727 residents of Delhi identify as Black, or 65.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Delhi considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Delhi is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Delhi is more Black than neighboring Epps (37.4% Black), Pioneer (45% Black), and Richmond (25.2% Black). Delhi is less Black than neighboring Rayville (72.4% Black), and Tallulah (80.1% Black).

Delhi's Asian Population

8 residents of Delhi identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Delhi roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Delhi is ranked #231 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Delhi is more Asian than neighboring Pioneer (0% Asian), Tallulah (0.1% Asian), and Richmond (0% Asian). Delhi is less Asian than neighboring Rayville (0.6% Asian).

Delhi's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Delhi identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Delhi slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Delhi is ranked #354 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Delhi is more Hispanic than neighboring Epps (1.4% Hispanic), and Tallulah (1.6% Hispanic). Delhi is less Hispanic than neighboring Pioneer (10.7% Hispanic), and Richmond (3.5% Hispanic).

Delhi's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Delhi identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Delhi roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Delhi is ranked #331 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Delhi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tallulah (0.3% Native American/Other). Delhi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Epps (0.8% Native American/Other), Rayville (1% Native American/Other), Pioneer (3.4% Native American/Other), and Richmond (1.2% Native American/Other).

Delhi's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Delhi identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Delhi roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Delhi is ranked #441 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Delhi is less Multiracial than neighboring Epps (3.9% Multiracial), Rayville (2.5% Multiracial), Pioneer (5.4% Multiracial), Tallulah (1.7% Multiracial), and Richmond (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.