Delphi city, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Delphi city, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Delphi city, Indiana has a total population of 2,913, the 180th largest city in Indiana, with a median household income of $43,548, which is 38% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 38% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 9.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.0%.

Delphi city Quick Facts

Population 2,913

Median Household Income $43,548

Median Home Value $120,400

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 39.5 years

Homeownership Rate 65.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

High School Graduation Rate 83.1%

Diversity Index 28/100

Population 2,913 180th of 967

Median Income $43,548 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 13.8% 11% higher national

Median Home Value $120,400 average

How Delphi city Compares

Median Household Income

Delphi city

$43,548

$70,051

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Delphi city

$120,400

$201,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.1%

$25K-$50K 26.0%

$50K-$100K 27.2%

$100K+ 20.7%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3% | National: 5.2%

52.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.8%

Renter 34.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.4%

18-34

14.1%

35-54

26.1%

55-74

21.9%

75+

9.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Delphi city Rankings in Indiana

#180 Population of 967

#741 Median Income of 967

#657 Education of 967

#482 Home Value of 967

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Cities Similar to Delphi city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Loogootee city	2,846	$46,625	$133,900	13.3%	30.2%
Bicknell city	2,879	$51,099	$59,700	8.0%	14.2%
Grissom AFB CDP	2,882	$52,829	$84,700	4.9%	15.6%
Centerville town	2,748	$50,724	$133,200	11.7%	16.0%
Lagrange town	2,770	$51,786	$124,000	10.1%	16.6%

Population Overview

Delphi city is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 2,913. It ranks as the 180th most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delphi city is 39.5 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Delphi city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Delphi city is $43,548. This is 38% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 45% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $120,400. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Delphi city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delphi city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%.

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Delphi city, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Delphi city, Indiana?

Delphi city, Indiana has a population of 2,913 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Delphi city, IN?

The median household income in Delphi city is $43,548, which is 45% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Delphi city, IN?

The poverty rate in Delphi city is 13.8%. This means approximately 388 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Delphi city, Indiana?

Delphi city's population is 83.8% White, 0.0% Black, 11.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Delphi city, IN?

The median home value in Delphi city is $120,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Delphi city, Indiana?

9.3% of adults (25+) in Delphi city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.