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
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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 small city located in Delaware County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 142 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Delaware
Delaware was officially planned and marked out in 1860. This happened soon after the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped the town grow.
Geography of Delaware
Delaware is located in eastern Iowa. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 42°28′26″N 91°20′32″W / 42.47389°N 91.34222°W.
The city covers a total area of about 1.92 square kilometers (0.74 square miles). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water. The city sits at an elevation of about 329 meters (1,079 feet) above sea level.
Population and People
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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% |
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2020 Population Details
According to the census in 2020, there were 142 people living in Delaware. The city had 72 households. The population density was about 194.6 people per square mile (75.1 per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Delaware were White (94.4%). About 4.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The median age in the city was 52.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 52.5 and half were older.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, the census counted 159 people in Delaware. There were 82 households in the city. The population density was about 198.8 people per square mile (76.7 per square kilometer).
Most residents were White (99.4%). A very small number (0.6%) were Hispanic or Latino. The median age in 2010 was 48.7 years. About 15.7% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Delaware
Students in Delaware attend public schools operated by the Maquoketa Valley Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Delaware (Iowa) para niños
