Delphos, Iowa

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Delphos, Iowa
City
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Location of Delphos, Iowa
Location of Delphos, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°39′47″N 94°20′22″W / 40.66306°N 94.33944°W / 40.66306; -94.33944Coordinates: 40°39′47″N 94°20′22″W / 40.66306°N 94.33944°W / 40.66306; -94.33944
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyRinggold
Area
 • Total0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
 • Land0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,138 ft (347 m)
Population
 • Total25
 • Estimate 
(2016)[3]
25
 • Density114/sq mi (43.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50860
Area code(s)641
FIPS code19-19810
GNIS feature ID0455876

Delphos[a] is a city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25 at the 2010 census.

Geography[edit]

Delphos is located at 40°39′47″N 94°20′22″W / 40.66306°N 94.33944°W / 40.66306; -94.33944 (40.663172, -94.339517).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
193079—    
194090+13.9%
195074−17.8%
196048−35.1%
197035−27.1%
198045+28.6%
199023−48.9%
200025+8.7%
201025+0.0%
201924−4.0%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 25 people, 11 households, and 7 families living in the city. The population density was 113.6 inhabitants per square mile (43.9/km2). There were 15 housing units at an average density of 68.2 per square mile (26.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 11 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, and 36.4% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 50.8 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 28% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 25 people, 12 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 112.1 people per square mile (43.9/km2). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 62.8 per square mile (24.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 12 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.0% under the age of 18, 20.0% from 18 to 24, 12.0% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $0 versus $42,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,925. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education[edit]

Mount Ayr Community School District operates public schools serving the community.[8]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ /ˈdɛlfəs/[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. ^ Sherman, Barney (September 14, 2017). "Iowa Place Names: A-E". Iowa Public Radio. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ "Mount Ayr." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 21, 2018.
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