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Delta, LA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Village in Madison Parish, LA, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

174
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

28.6
years ∙ half population younger than 28.6, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
0%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Delta is a village within Madison Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Location
Village in Madison Parish, LA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC32.322201° N, 90.958549° W
DMS32° 19′ 19.92″ N, 90° 57′ 30.78″ W

Population Density & area

39.19/sq mi (15.14/km²)
Total Area
4.61 sq mi (11.92 km²)
Land Area
4.44 sq mi (11.49 km²) · 96.4%
Water Area
0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²) · 3.6%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

54% male
Male 54%
Female 46%
males per 100 females
Delta 117.5
Madison Parish 92.3
Louisiana 95.8

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Delta 0%
Madison Parish 0.9%
Louisiana 4.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

28.6
years ∙ half population younger than 28.6, half older
Delta
28.6
Madison Parish
35.3
Louisiana
38

Dependency ratio

Low High
74
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Delta 74
Madison Parish 75.8
Louisiana 67.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 20.7% 25.6% 23.5%
Working age (18-64) 57.5% 56.9% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 21.8% 17.5% 16.7%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 74 75.8 67.3
Child dependency ratio 36 45 39.3
Old-age dependency ratio 38 30.7 28
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Other
0%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
0%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Delta 0%
Madison Parish 50.9%
Louisiana 59%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Delta population
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Hispanic or Latino 0% 2.6% 7.2%
Mexican 0% 0.3% 2.2%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Cuban 0% 0.5% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 1.7% 4.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 100% 97.4% 92.8%
One race 100% 94.7% 89%
White 100% 32.6% 55.7%
Black or African American 0% 61.9% 30.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Asian 0% 0% 1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 2.7% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

64.4% family
Family 64.4%
Non family 35.6%
% family households
Delta 64.4%
Madison Parish 61.6%
Louisiana 62.7%

Average household size

2.95
persons per household
Delta
2.95
Madison Parish
2.71
Louisiana
2.49

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Delta population
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Total households 59 3,053 1,804,780
Average houshold size 2.95 2.71 2.49
Family households 38 1,882 1,130,826
Average family size 3.58 3.54 3.16
Married couple family 29 1,054 754,231
Other families 9 828 376,595
Male householder 1 170 96,444
Female householder 8 658 280,151
Non-family households 21 1,171 673,954
One-person households 17 1,049 571,003
Male householder 14 425 260,218
Senior (65+) living alone 7 83 79,575
Female householder 3 624 310,785
Senior (65+) living alone 3 295 151,041
Other living arrangements 4 122 102,951

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

76
housing units
Delta 76
Madison Parish 4,379
Louisiana 2,108,902

Occupancy status

77.6% occupied
Occupied 77.6%
Vacant 22.4%
vacancy rate
Delta 22.4%
Madison Parish 30.3%
Louisiana 14.4%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

15.8%
Single family houses
Single family houses
15.8%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
3.9%
Mobile homes
77.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc
2.6%

Median Year Built

1995
Half of houses were built before 1995, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
6.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
3.9%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
51.3%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
38.1%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.2 5.4 5.5
1–3 rooms 6.5% 8.5% 11.6%
4–6 rooms 81.5% 66% 58.5%
7+ rooms 11.8% 25.4% 30%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 3.1% 2%
1 bedroom 6.6% 7.9% 8.8%
2 bedrooms 39.5% 21.8% 22.9%
3 bedrooms 47.4% 56.1% 48%
4+ bedrooms 6.6% 11.1% 18.3%
At a glance
Median year built 1995 1977 1983
Total housing units 76 4,379 2,108,902
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

57.6% owners
Renter-occupied 42.4%
Owner-occupied 57.6%
homeownership rate
Delta 57.6%
Madison Parish 53.1%
Louisiana 67.4%

Average household size

2.15
Owner-occupied
4.04
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Delta 2.15
Madison Parish 2.59
Louisiana 2.57

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Total occupied units 59 3,053 1,804,780
Year moved in
2020 or later 8.5% 16% 23.3%
2010 to 2019 57.6% 43.1% 38%
2000 to 2009 25.4% 16.3% 16.9%
1999 or earlier 8.5% 24.6% 21.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 94.6% 97.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 2.3% 1.6%
1.51 or more 0% 3.1% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 13.6% 14% 8.4%
1 vehicle 39% 39.6% 36.9%
2 vehicles 11.9% 32.5% 37.1%
3 or more vehicles 35.6% 13.9% 17.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 5.1% 50.4% 34.1%
Electricity 94.9% 47.8% 64.7%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 1.4% 0.1%
All other fuels 0% 0.5% 0.5%
No fuel used 0% 0% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 1.9% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 1.8% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 0.2% 1%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$13,500
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Delta
$13,500
Madison Parish
$96,200
Louisiana
$216,500

Housing Cost Burden

0%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
0%
Owners without a mortgage
22.6%
Renters
76.2%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Property value
Median Value $13,500 $96,200 $216,500
Under $100,000 91.2% 50.8% 20.1%
$100,000 - $200,000 8.8% 26.5% 25.1%
$200,000 - $300,000 0% 7.5% 25.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 0% 6.8% 21%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 8.4% 7.2%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0% 1.5%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 2.9% 28.2% 52.2%
Without a mortgage 97.1% 71.8% 47.8%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $— $1,166 $1,604
Without a mortgage $228 $425 $442
Gross rent
Median rent $775 $649 $1,064

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

0%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Delta 0%
Madison Parish 14.1%
Louisiana 27%

Adults without a high school diploma

25%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Delta 25%
Madison Parish 21.8%
Louisiana 12.7%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

1
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
100%
College / Undergraduate
0%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

0%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Delta
0%
Madison Parish
14.7%
Louisiana
37.5%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Total enrolled (age 3+) 1 2,387 1,127,670
Nursery / preschool 0% 8.8% 6.5%
K–12 100% 76% 69.6%
Kindergarten 0% 10.9% 5.3%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 0% 22.6% 20.9%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 100% 24.1% 21.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 0% 18.4% 21.6%
College or graduate school 0% 15.2% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 0% 12.5% 19.2%
Graduate, professional school 0% 2.7% 4.7%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 0% 14.7% 37.5%
School type
Public school 0% 83.4% 79.3%
Private school 100% 16.6% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

96
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
25%
HS graduate
36.5%
Some college no degree
37.5%
Associates degree
1%
Bachelors degree
0%
Graduate or professional degree
0%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
100% · 0%
HS graduate
51.4% · 48.6%
Some college no degree
47.2% · 52.8%
Associates degree
100% · 0%
Bachelors degree
—% · —%
Graduate or professional degree
—% · —%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Population (25+) 96 6,266 3,107,436
Less than 9th grade 0% 6.3% 4.5%
9th–12th, no diploma 25% 15.5% 8.2%
High school diploma or GED 36.5% 35.6% 32.5%
Some college, no degree 37.5% 25.2% 20.4%
Associate's degree 1% 3.4% 7.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 14.1% 27%
Bachelor's degree 0% 11.1% 17%
Graduate or professional 0% 3% 10.1%
High School or higher 75% 78.2% 87.3%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$140,750
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

—%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty rate for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Less than HS graduate
100%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college or associates
5.4%
Bachelors degree or higher
—%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $140,750 $30,750 $46,510
Less than high school graduate $— $14,639 $29,714
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $29,240 $36,782
Some college or associate's degree $— $28,864 $42,528
Bachelor's degree $— $45,625 $60,472
Graduate or professional degree $— $74,712 $70,058
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 100% 46.1% 32.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.4% 33% 19%
Some college or associate's degree 5.4% 24.8% 14.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher —% 12.1% 5.9%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

139
residents 16 years and over
Delta 139
Madison Parish 7,214
Louisiana 3,652,089

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
43.9%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Delta 43.9%
Madison Parish 41.7%
Louisiana 55.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

22.5
years ∙ half are younger than 22.5, half older
Delta
22.5
Madison Parish
41.1
Louisiana
39.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

54.1% male
Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Delta 45.9
Madison Parish 52
Louisiana 48.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Delta
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Total labor force 61 3,183 2,166,635
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 13.1% 4.8% 3.8%
20 to 24 years 55.7% 6.6% 10%
25 to 29 years 0% 9.7% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 0% 11.1% 11.6%
35 to 44 years 1.6% 16.7% 22.6%
45 to 54 years 0% 18.7% 18.7%
55 to 59 years 0% 11.3% 8.6%
60 to 64 years 0% 8.9% 7.1%
65 to 74 years 29.5% 11.1% 5.7%
75 years and over 0% 1% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 54.1% 48% 51.5%
Female 45.9% 52% 48.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

43.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Delta
43.9%
Madison Parish
44.1%
Louisiana
59.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

42.9%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
45.2%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Delta 45.2%
Madison Parish 43.3%
Louisiana 55.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Delta
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 88.9% 38.9% 34.1%
20 to 24 years 100% 38.2% 70.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 48.3% 79.7%
30 to 34 years —% 41.9% 79.8%
35 to 44 years 100% 51.6% 79.8%
45 to 54 years 0% 61.3% 76.6%
55 to 59 years 0% 61.4% 65.9%
60 to 64 years 0% 53.2% 51.3%
65 to 74 years 51.4% 33.3% 26%
75 years and over 0% 5.5% 8.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 42.9% 45% 63.2%
Female 45.2% 43.3% 55.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 43.9% 40.9% 59.5%
Black or African American —% 47.5% 57%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 50% 66.2%
Asian —% —% 65.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 65.8%
Some Other Race —% —% 66.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 22.8% 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino —% 16.5% 67.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Delta
0%
Madison Parish
5.5%
Louisiana
6.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Delta 0%
Madison Parish 6.8%
Louisiana 6.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Delta
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 29.2% 17.4%
20 to 24 years 0% 0% 11.9%
25 to 29 years —% 10.7% 7.1%
30 to 34 years —% 2.3% 6.2%
35 to 44 years 0% 8.7% 5.3%
45 to 54 years —% 5.1% 4.8%
55 to 59 years —% 0% 4.3%
60 to 64 years —% 1.8% 3.6%
65 to 74 years 0% 2% 3.5%
75 years and over —% 0% 4.4%
By gender
Male 0% 6.8% 6.4%
Female 0% 4.2% 6.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 3.4% 4.5%
Black or African American —% 6.8% 9.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 5%
Asian —% —% 4.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 3.1%
Some Other Race —% —% 7.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 0% 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino —% 0% 6.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

61
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Delta 61
Madison Parish 3,008
Louisiana 2,013,003
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

38%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Delta 38%
Madison Parish 67%
Louisiana 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Delta, LA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

Nearly half of workers
are employed in Accommodation and food services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Accommodation and food services 47.5%
Manufacturing 37.7%
Administrative and waste services 9.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 69.7% of 33 employed male workers
Female
Accommodation and food services employs the most women — 78.6% of 28 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Delta
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Total employed population 61 3,008 2,013,003
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.6% 8.2% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 2.2%
Construction 0% 5.1% 8.4%
Manufacturing 37.7% 10.6% 7.5%
Wholesale trade 0% 2.3% 2.2%
Retail trade 3.3% 11.5% 11.1%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0% 4.3% 4.7%
Utilities 0% 1.4% 1.1%
Information 0% 0.8% 1.3%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 1.3% 3.7%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.4% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 2.8% 6%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 9.8% 4.2% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 0% 8.9% 10%
Health care and social assistance 0% 20.8% 15.5%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 2.5% 2%
Accommodation and food services 47.5% 6.5% 7.3%
Other services 0% 4.6% 5.2%
Government 0% 3.7% 5.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

85.2% Private
Government 0%
Private Employment 85.2%
Self Employed 14.8%
Private employment (%)
Delta 85.2%
Madison Parish 70%
Louisiana 73.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

14.8%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4.9%
Unincorporated business 9.8%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Delta
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Private wage & salary 85.2% 70% 73.2%
For-profit company employees 85.2% 63.4% 65.6%
Not-for-profit employees 0% 6.6% 7.6%
Self-employed 14.8% 11.5% 10.8%
Incorporated business 4.9% 3.9% 4%
Unincorporated business 9.8% 7.1% 6.6%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.6% 0.2%
Government 0% 18.5% 16%
Local government 0% 10.1% 7.8%
State government 0% 5.2% 5.7%
Federal government 0% 3.2% 2.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Delta 0%
Madison Parish 3.2%
Louisiana 8.1%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

21.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Delta 21.4
Madison Parish 17.2
Louisiana 25.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Delta
Employed residents 16+.
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Total employed population 61 3,008 2,013,003
Worked from home 0% 3.2% 8.1%
Drove Alone 62.3% 84% 78.6%
Carpooled 34.4% 8.6% 8.7%
Public transportation 0% 0.1% 0.9%
Walked 0% 2.2% 1.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 3.3% 2% 1.9%
Commuting population 61 2,824 1,827,601
Mean travel time (minutes) 21.4 17.2 25.7
Less than 5 minutes 8.2% 9.3% 3.2%
5 to 14 minutes 0% 45.5% 25.1%
15 to 29 minutes 62.3% 24.2% 37.6%
30 to 44 minutes 29.5% 9.3% 18.9%
45 to 59 minutes 0% 6.8% 7.1%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 4.8% 5.1%
90 minutes or more 0% 0.1% 2.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$—
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
*The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median annual earnings
Delta $—
Madison Parish $35,968
Louisiana $53,739
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

— ¢
per $1 earned by men
*The Census Bureau did not publish gender earning gap for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
women earning per $1 earned by male
Delta —¢
Madison Parish 98¢
Louisiana 73¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Delta, LA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$—
Workers in — report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry data for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top Industries Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Delta
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings distribution data for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Median Earnings $— $35,968 $53,739
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $44,327 $44,307
Mining and logging $— $— $86,925
Construction $— $36,898 $55,878
Manufacturing $— $28,633 $74,769
Wholesale trade $— $62,132 $61,784
Retail trade $— $41,354 $37,086
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $54,549 $59,107
Utilities $— $24,250 $78,566
Information $— $— $57,230
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $115,417 $62,408
Real estate and leasing $— $— $56,148
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $57,708 $74,995
Corporate management $— $— $74,625
Administrative and waste services $— $35,673 $44,500
Education and health services
Educational services $— $40,474 $52,538
Health care and social assistance $— $23,608 $49,780
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $33,500 $42,464
Accommodation and food services $— $18,793 $29,876
Other services $— $60,556 $42,834
Government $— $41,824 $60,483
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$—
Workers in — roles report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish a total adult population (16+) for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top employer types Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Delta
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by employer type data for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $— $34,335 $52,753
Not-for-profit employees $— $24,301 $59,079
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $73,708 $67,149
Unincorporated business $— $36,944 $43,259
Government
Local government $— $37,361 $51,330
State government $— $40,547 $57,016
Federal government $— $58,750 $71,924
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Delta, LA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$—
* A top earning occupation group could not be determined for Delta because no working population was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Delta
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by occupation data for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Median earnings(Total) $— $35,968 $53,739
Management and business
Management $— $70,417 $78,657
Business and finance $— $110,500 $73,662
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $— $76,531
Architecture and engineering $— $87,500 $102,211
Sciences $— $— $78,687
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $42,109 $52,156
Legal $— $— $93,347
Education, Training and Library $— $39,188 $51,078
Arts, design and media $— $— $55,877
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $95,147 $84,380
Health technicians $— $32,042 $49,071
Healthcare support $— $16,059 $29,940
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $25,125 $47,515
Law enforcement $— $— $58,843
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $19,095 $26,035
Building and grounds cleaning $— $28,950 $29,800
Personal care and service $— $34,306 $30,063
Sales and office
Sales $— $60,324 $47,718
Office and Administrative Support $— $33,523 $41,445
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $50,583 $40,007
Construction and extraction $— $49,000 $51,286
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $36,776 $58,295
Production and transportation
Production $— $12,250 $61,024
Transportation $— $22,358 $52,112
Material moving $— $24,744 $35,914
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$—
Median household income in Delta
*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Median household income (USD)
Delta
$—
Madison Parish
$35,456
Louisiana
$60,756
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Delta, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$22,626
Per capita income in Delta
Per capita income (USD)
Delta
$22,626
Madison Parish
$19,470
Louisiana
$35,038
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Delta, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$64,785
Average household income in Delta
Avg household income (USD)
Delta
$64,785
Madison Parish
$56,376
Louisiana
$87,038
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Delta, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$64,785
Mean household income
$—
Median household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish mean/median data for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Mean-median gap (USD)
Delta $—
Madison Parish $20,920
Louisiana $26,282
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Delta
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Delta and peer geographies.
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Total households 59 3,053 1,804,780
Median household income $— $35,456 $60,756
Mean household income $64,785 $56,376 $87,038
Mean-median gap $— $20,920 $26,282
Family households 38 1,882 1,130,826
Median family income $— $49,286 $79,407
Mean family income $87,618 $70,042 $105,213
Mean-median gap $— $20,756 $25,806
Non-family households 21 1,171 673,954
Median non-family income $25,893 $21,736 $35,287
Mean non-family income $23,467 $32,571 $52,816
Mean-median gap $-2,426 $10,835 $17,529
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $22,626 $19,470 $35,038
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

52.5%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Delta
52.5%
Madison Parish
66%
Louisiana
74.1%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
69.5% of households (41) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $21,337
SSI (disability)
28.8% of households (17) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $17,900
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $17,900
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.8% of households (4) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Delta
Share of households receiving each income type
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Total households 59 3,053 1,804,780
Wage-based income
With earnings 53% 66% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 70% 39% 32%
Average social security income $21,337 $17,331 $21,191
Retirement income 5% 16% 22%
Average retirement income $— $30,401 $29,728
SSI (Supplemental security) 29% 14% 7%
Average SSI income $17,900 $11,553 $11,218
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 7% 30% 17%
Cash assistance 0% 1% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$—
Family households earn $—, compared to $25,893 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
* The Census Bureau did not publish family/non-family income data for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$—
Family households
$—
Nonfamily households
$25,893
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$—
Married-couple families earn $—, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
* The Census Bureau did not publish types of housing units for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$—
Married-couple families
$—
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Delta
Median household and family income by household size in Delta, compared with peer geographies.
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Total households 59 3,053 1,804,780
Household income by size
1-person $25,179 $19,103 $31,138
2-person $— $55,402 $70,618
3-person $— $42,338 $82,410
4-person $— $62,452 $100,329
5-person $— $28,709 $93,488
6-person $— $— $87,638
7-person or more $— $— $94,870
Total families 38 1,882 1,130,826
Family income by size
2-person $— $57,455 $69,648
3-person $— $41,204 $80,967
4-person $— $98,571 $100,636
5-person $— $28,340 $96,785
6-person $— $— $89,668
7-person or more $— $— $92,078
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
72.9%
$50K - $100K
1.7%
$100K - $150K
0%
$150K - $200K
25.4%
Over $200K
0%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

25.4%
of all households, 15 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Delta 25.4%
Madison Parish 14.7%
Louisiana 29.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Delta
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Delta, compared with peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish household income brackets data for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Median household income $— $35,456 $60,756
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 8.5% 11.7% 7.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 13.6% 12.4% 5.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 18.6% 7.1% 9.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 18.6% 18.2% 8.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 11.9% 11.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 0% 16.6% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 1.7% 7.5% 11.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 0% 7.2% 14.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 25.4% 4.9% 7.3%
$200,000 or more 0% 2.6% 7.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 59.3% 49.4% 30.8%
Share below $75,000 72.9% 77.9% 58.5%
Share above $100,000 25.4% 14.7% 29.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.52
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Delta 0.52
Madison Parish 0.51
Louisiana 0.5
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Delta
$—
Madison Parish
$154,699
Louisiana
$227,299
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Delta
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $14,625 $12,977 $22,598
Lower 20% $24,909 $29,868 $46,680
Middle 20% $40,500 $48,339 $77,978
Upper 20% $178,033 $80,462 $129,381
Top 5% threshold $179,508 $164,380 $237,747
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $6,013 $11,514
Lower 20% $— $22,363 $34,139
Middle 20% $— $36,867 $61,253
Upper 20% $— $61,938 $100,983
Top 20% $— $154,699 $227,299
Top 5% $— $259,714 $401,046
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 2.13% 2.65%
Lower 20% —% 7.93% 7.84%
Middle 20% —% 13.08% 14.07%
Upper 20% —% 21.97% 23.2%
Top 20% —% 54.88% 52.23%
Top 5% —% 23.03% 23.04%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 59 White households (100% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Delta
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Madison Parish and Louisiana.
* The Census Bureau did not publish income by race and ethnicity data for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
All Residents $— $35,456 $60,756
White $— $53,438 $73,748
Black or African American $— $30,773 $39,169
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $250,001 $64,241
Asian $— $— $73,994
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $66,576
Some Other Race $— $— $54,553
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $2,499 $62,645
Hispanic or Latino $— $— $62,343
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

50%
50% of residents, or 87 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Delta
50%
Madison Parish
34.5%
Louisiana
18.9%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Delta
0%
Madison Parish
4.1%
Louisiana
4.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

97.2%
97.2% of children under 18, or 35 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Delta
97.2%
Madison Parish
51.2%
Louisiana
25.4%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

13.2%
13.2% of adults aged 65 and older, or 5 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Delta
13.2%
Madison Parish
21.4%
Louisiana
14.6%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
Overall poverty rate 50% 34.5% 18.9%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 97.2% 51.2% 25.4%
Under 5 years 100% 62.9% 27.5%
5 to 17 years 0% 46.7% 24.6%
18 to 64 years 47% 30.2% 17.6%
18 to 34 years 51.8% 36.3% 21.5%
35 to 64 years 40.9% 25.8% 15.2%
65 years and over 13.2% 21.4% 14.6%
Poverty by sex
Male 51.1% 32.9% 16.8%
Female 48.8% 36.1% 20.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 4.1% 4.3%
Worked part time or part year 50% 36% 21.7%
Did not work 42.1% 41.1% 28.8%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

42.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
42.4%
Family
42.1%
Nonfamily
42.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

42.1%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
42.1%
Married-couple
27.6%
Other families
88.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Delta
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 42.1% 22.1% 14.1%
Householder under 25 years 100% 42.4% 39.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 52.9% 19.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 100% 12.5% 10.1%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 8.1% 8.5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 42.9% 43.9% 27.3%
Householder under 25 years —% 37.5% 44.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 41.5% 18.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 36.4% 48.3% 31.4%
Householder 65 years and over 50% 41.9% 26.6%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Delta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
50% of White residents, or 87 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Delta
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Delta and peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race and ethnicity data for Delta due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Delta Madison Parish Louisiana
All Residents 50% 34.5% 18.9%
White 50% 16.8% 12.5%
Black or African American —% 43.4% 30.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 18.4%
Asian —% —% 14.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 30.2%
Some Other Race —% 100% 27.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 28.5% 21%
Hispanic or Latino —% 43.6% 22.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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