Delhi, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Delhi, Minnesota had a total population of 33, the 886th largest city in Minnesota, with a median household income of $43,750, which is 51% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 51% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Delhi Quick Facts
How Delhi 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 | 45 | 33 | -26.7% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $43,750 | -20.5% |
How Delhi 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: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Delhi Rankings in Minnesota
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Other Cities in Redwood County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Falls | 5,068 | $61,750 | 17.2% | $162,100 |
| Morgan | 925 | $55,833 | 11.8% | $117,400 |
| Lamberton | 917 | $58,631 | 8.6% | $96,000 |
| Walnut Grove | 808 | $58,125 | 31.1% | $90,000 |
| Wabasso | 603 | $63,750 | 8.4% | $109,600 |
| Belview | 362 | $74,583 | 20.1% | $93,600 |
| Vesta | 311 | $66,875 | 5.8% | $105,600 |
| Sanborn | 299 | $48,750 | 15.4% | $68,200 |
| Lucan | 220 | $40,000 | 18.2% | $137,500 |
| Milroy | 203 | $59,583 | 15.8% | $112,500 |
Cities Similar to Delhi
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder | 32 | $44,000 | $90,000 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| West Roy Lake | 30 | N/A | $120,800 | 0.0% | 10.0% |
| Denham | 33 | $53,750 | $312,500 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| Leonidas | 37 | N/A | $116,700 | 10.3% | 46.0% |
| Hadley | 29 | N/A | N/A | 34.8% | 3.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 33, Delhi'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
Delhi is a small community located in Minnesota, within Redwood County. The total population is 33. It ranks as the 886th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Delhi is 60.2 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Delhi is $43,750. This is 51% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Delhi. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 72.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Delhi 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 88.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Delhi, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. 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 Delhi, Minnesota?
Delhi, Minnesota has a population of 33 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Delhi, MN?
The median household income in Delhi is $43,750, which is 46% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Delhi, MN?
The ACS sample for Delhi recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Delhi, Minnesota?
Delhi's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Delhi, MN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Delhi — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Delhi, Minnesota?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Delhi hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.