Delano, TN Demographics

A map of Delano's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	758	742	90.5%	95.5%
Multiracial	68	17	8.1%	2.2%
Hispanic	12	5	1.4%	0.6%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.8%

Delano, Tennessee has an estimated population of 838, an increase from the 777 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.5% White, 8.1% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Delano, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Delano has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Delano, that probability was 8.7% in 2020 and 17.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Delano is ranked the 323rd most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. 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). Delano was ranked the 323rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Delano's White Population

758 residents of Delano, or 90.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Delano is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Delano ranks 26th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Delano's population has decreased from 95.5% to 90.5%.

Delano is more White than neighboring Etowah (77.7% White), Englewood (87.3% White), and Riceville (86.3% White). Delano is less White than neighboring Benton (92.6% White), and Calhoun (92.9% White).

Delano's Black Population

0 residents of Delano, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Delano is significantly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Delano ranks 359th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Delano's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Delano is less Black than neighboring Etowah (3.7% Black), Benton (1.7% Black), Englewood (0.2% Black), Calhoun (1.3% Black), and Riceville (6% Black).

Delano's Asian Population

0 residents of Delano, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Delano is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Delano ranks 368th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Delano's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Delano is less Asian than neighboring Englewood (1.5% Asian).

Delano's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Delano, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Delano is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Delano ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Delano's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Delano is more Hispanic than neighboring Benton (0.4% Hispanic), and Calhoun (0% Hispanic). Delano is less Hispanic than neighboring Etowah (6.8% Hispanic), Englewood (1.5% Hispanic), and Riceville (6.6% Hispanic).

Delano's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Delano, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Delano is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Delano ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Delano's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Delano is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riceville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Delano's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Delano, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Delano is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Delano ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delano's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Delano's population has increased from 2.2% to 8.1%.

Delano is more Multiracial than neighboring Benton (5.3% Multiracial), Calhoun (5.9% Multiracial), and Riceville (0% Multiracial). Delano is less Multiracial than neighboring Etowah (11.8% Multiracial), and Englewood (9.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.