Delhi, California
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| Delhi, California | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Merced |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.6 sq mi (12 km²) |
| - Land | 4.6 sq mi (12 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 8,022 |
| - Density | 1,743.9/sq mi (668.5/km²) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 95315 |
| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-18464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1658404 |
Delhi is a census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, USA. According to the 2000 census, the CDP population was 8,022. Since 2006, the population of Delhi is estimated to be about 15,000.
Pronounced "Del-high" as in Delta-Highline Canal, NOT "del-ee" like Delhi, India. , most residents of Delhi, California are immigrants from Mexico or direct descendents of Mexican immigrants.
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[edit] Geography
Delhi is located at (37.431649, -120.780832)[1]. It lies across the Merced River from Livingston. Hilmar is to the west; Turlock to the north; and Ballico to the east.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.0 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Government
Delhi is the largest unincorporated town of Merced County. It has its own unified school district comprised of three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one continuation high school. Some students choose to attend Livingston High School in the Merced Union High School District. Delhi is in the Turlock Irrigation District, which provides farm water and electrical service. The Delhi County Water District provides drinking water and sewer service.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 8,022 people, 2,126 households, and 1,832 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,725.2 people per square mile (666.1/km²). There were 2,186 housing units at an average density of 470.1/sq mi (181.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 53.34% White, 1.70% Black or African American, 1.00% Native American, 2.61% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 34.49% from other races, and 6.78% from two or more races. 55.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,126 households out of which 56.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.8% were non-families. 10.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.75 and the average family size was 4.00.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 37.0% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 102.1 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 98.6 men.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,629, and the median income for a family was $42,702. Males had a median income of $31,321 versus $19,777 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,960. About 9.8% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Delhi is located in the 12th Senate District, represented by Republican Jeff Denham, and in the 17th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Cathleen Galgiani. Federally, Delhi is located in California's 18th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +3[3] and is represented by Democrat Dennis Cardoza.
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2007-10-20.
http://www.co.merced.ca.us/planning/pdf/delhi/draftcomplan/ch8.pdf (PDF) Chapter 8.0 of the Delhi Community Plan: Public Review Draft. Retrieved March 14, 2007.
[edit] External links
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- http://www.delhiexpressnews.com Delhi's newspaper The Delhi Express has a growing readership. It has an online edition as well as a monthly printed edition which comes out toward the end of each month. It is published by Mustard Seed Publishing. Mustard Seed Publishing took over ownership of The Delhi Express in early 2005. The newspaper has existed since 1965 and was previously owned by MidValley Publications.
