Delaware, Iowa facts for kids
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Delaware, Iowa
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Location of Delaware, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 142 |
| • Density | 194.52/sq mi (75.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52036
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-19630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455870 |
Delaware is a city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. The population was 142 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Delaware was platted in 1860, shortly after the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad was built through the neighborhood.
Geography
Delaware is located at 42°28′26″N 91°20′32″W / 42.47389°N 91.34222°W (42.473959, -91.342283).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.10 km2), of which 0.80 square miles (2.07 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 194 | — |
| 1930 | 165 | −14.9% |
| 1940 | 198 | +20.0% |
| 1950 | 192 | −3.0% |
| 1960 | 167 | −13.0% |
| 1970 | 153 | −8.4% |
| 1980 | 170 | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 176 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 188 | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 159 | −15.4% |
| 2020 | 142 | −10.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 159 people, 82 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 198.8 inhabitants per square mile (76.8/km2). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 106.3 per square mile (41.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 82 households, of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.54.
The median age in the city was 48.7 years. 15.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 37.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.
Education
The Maquoketa Valley Community School District operates local area public schools.
See also
In Spanish: Delaware (Iowa) para niños
