Delta, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Delta, Louisiana had a total population of 174, the 452nd largest village in Louisiana. The poverty rate is 50.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (50.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Delta Quick Facts
How Delta Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 193 | 174 | -9.8% |
How Delta Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 59 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Delta Rankings in Louisiana
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Other Cities in Madison Parish
Cities Similar to Delta
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodessa | 173 | N/A | $60,000 | 2.5% | 35.3% |
| Fisher | 176 | $48,750 | $95,000 | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| Calvin | 169 | $53,250 | $86,100 | 7.1% | 17.2% |
| Cameron | 169 | $54,125 | $141,500 | 26.2% | 0.0% |
| Keachi | 168 | $53,125 | $88,000 | 13.5% | 5.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 174, Delta's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Delta is a small community located in Louisiana, within Madison Parish. The total population is 174. It ranks as the 452nd most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Delta is 28.6 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 50.0%. This is 164% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Delta, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $13,500. Housing costs are 94% lower than the state median of $216,500. 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Delta was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Delta, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Delta, Louisiana?
Delta, Louisiana has a population of 174 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Delta, LA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Delta — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Delta, LA?
The poverty rate in Delta is 50.0%. This means approximately 87 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Delta, Louisiana?
Delta's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Delta, LA?
The median home value in Delta is $13,500.
How educated is Delta, Louisiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.