Delta, LA

This village of 228 residents needs 10 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
228 (2026)
Households
62
Median household income
$28,333 (2021)
Typical home value
$80,470
Owner-occupied
45%
Five-year housing need
10 units

Comparison to other Louisiana municipalities

Delta: $28,333 Median income (2021 estimate)
<$17K >$118K
Delta: None jobs to household ratio
<0.02 >2.95
Delta: No permit data
<0% >12.2%
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How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Delta, LA has roughly 62 households, though population has been declining at 1.4% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Delta, LA is heavily oriented toward other, which makes up 80% of units. In Delta, LA, renters make up the majority, with only 45% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?