Delhi, NY Demographics

A map of Delhi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,673	1,942	85.2%	71.4%
Hispanic	242	298	7.7%	11.0%
Asian	58	49	1.8%	1.8%
Black	57	334	1.8%	12.3%
Native American/Other	53	19	1.7%	0.7%
Multiracial	53	79	1.7%	2.9%

Delhi, New York has an estimated population of 3,136, a large increase from the 2,721 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 7.7% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 1.8% Asian, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Delhi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Delhi has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Delhi, that probability was 46.2% in 2020 and 26.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Delhi is ranked the 481st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Delhi was ranked the 533rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Delhi's White Population

2,673 residents of Delhi, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Delhi is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Delhi ranks 1000th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delhi's White population has grown by an estimated 37.6%. White residents' share of Delhi's population has increased from 71.4% to 85.2%.

Delhi is more White than neighboring Andes (78.1% White), and Oneonta (79.9% White). Delhi is less White than neighboring Bloomville (100% White), Davenport Center (100% White), and Downsville (96.3% White).

Delhi's Black Population

57 residents of Delhi, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Delhi is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Delhi ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delhi's Black population has declined by an estimated 82.9%. Black residents' share of Delhi's population has decreased from 12.3% to 1.8%.

Delhi is more Black than neighboring Bloomville (0% Black), Andes (0% Black), Davenport Center (0% Black), and Downsville (0% Black). Delhi is less Black than neighboring Oneonta (5.7% Black).

Delhi's Asian Population

58 residents of Delhi, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Delhi is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Delhi ranks 547th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delhi's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Asian residents' share of Delhi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Delhi is more Asian than neighboring Bloomville (0% Asian), Andes (0% Asian), Davenport Center (0% Asian), and Downsville (0% Asian). Delhi is less Asian than neighboring Oneonta (2.5% Asian).

Delhi's Hispanic Population

242 residents of Delhi, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Delhi is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Delhi ranks 327th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delhi's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Delhi's population has decreased from 11.0% to 7.7%.

Delhi is more Hispanic than neighboring Bloomville (0% Hispanic), Davenport Center (0% Hispanic), and Downsville (0% Hispanic). Delhi is less Hispanic than neighboring Andes (17.9% Hispanic), and Oneonta (7.8% Hispanic).

Delhi's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Delhi, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Delhi is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Delhi ranks 534th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delhi's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 178.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Delhi's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.7%.

Delhi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomville (0% Native American/Other), Andes (0% Native American/Other), Davenport Center (0% Native American/Other), Downsville (0% Native American/Other), and Oneonta (1.3% Native American/Other).

Delhi's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Delhi, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Delhi is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Delhi ranks 808th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delhi's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Delhi's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.7%.

Delhi is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomville (0% Multiracial), and Davenport Center (0% Multiracial). Delhi is less Multiracial than neighboring Andes (4% Multiracial), Downsville (3.7% Multiracial), and Oneonta (2.8% 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.