Delhi, California facts for kids
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Delhi, California
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Location in Merced County and the state of California
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 Delhi, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Merced |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
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| • Total | 10,656 |
| • Density | 3,035.90/sq mi (1,172.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95315
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| Area code | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-18464 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1658404, 2408654 |
Delhi is a small community in Merced County, California. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that is counted in the census but isn't officially a city.
Delhi is about 18 miles (29 km) west-northwest of Merced. It sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 10,656 people lived there.
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About Delhi
Delhi is located in the northern part of Merced County. It is found at coordinates 37°25′56″N 120°46′43″W. The Merced River flows northwest of Delhi, separating it from Livingston.
Other nearby towns include Hilmar to the west. Turlock is to the north, and Ballico is to the east. The total land area of Delhi is about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers).
Learning in Delhi
Delhi has its own school district, called the Delhi Unified School District. The main high school is Delhi High School.
DMAS Program
Delhi High School offers a special program called DMAS. This stands for the Delhi Medical Academy of Science. The DMAS program helps students learn about the medical field. It prepares them for possible careers in healthcare.
College Connections
California State University, Stanislaus works with the DMAS program. This partnership gives high school students a chance to experience college-level learning. It helps them get ready for higher education.
History of Delhi
Delhi has a short but interesting history. The first post office in Delhi opened in 1912. It closed for a short time in 1918 but then reopened in 1920.
A Church from the World's Fair
One unique building in Delhi is the New Beginnings Christian Center. This church building was first built for the 1939 World's Fair in San Francisco. After the fair, the plan was to tear it down.
However, Enoch Christoffersen, who was a mayor of Turlock, thought the church was too nice to be destroyed. So, he bought the building. It was taken apart and shipped by train to Delhi. Then, it was put back together at its current spot at 9711 N. Stephens Street.
People in Delhi
The population of Delhi has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
- In 2000, there were 8,022 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 10,755 people.
- In 2020, the population was 10,656 people.
Who Lives in Delhi?
In 2010, most people in Delhi lived in homes. Only a small number lived in group housing or institutions. The average household had about 4 people.
Many families in Delhi have children under 18 living with them. The community is home to people of different backgrounds. About 71.7% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2010.
Age Groups
Delhi has a young population. In 2010, about 35.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.3% were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age was 27.5 years. This means half the people were younger than 27.5, and half were older.
