Delhi, Iowa facts for kids
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Delhi, Iowa
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Location of Delhi, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 420 |
| • Density | 443.04/sq mi (171.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52223
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-19675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455871 |
Delhi (say it like DEL-hy) is a small city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 420 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the state of Iowa.
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History of Delhi
Delhi was started in the early 1840s. A long time ago, it was even the main town for the county. This means important government offices were once located here. A person named Emma Swinburne, who later married George C. Junkin, was from Delhi.
Geography and Location
Delhi is located at coordinates 42.428028 degrees North and -91.329971 degrees West. It is close to the Maquoketa River.
Hartwick Lake and Delhi Dam
The Delhi Dam was built on the Maquoketa River in Delhi. This dam created a lake called Hartwick Lake. In July 2010, a part of the dam broke. This caused flooding in areas downstream (further along the river).
How Big is Delhi?
The city of Delhi covers a total area of about 2.64 square kilometers (1.02 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 2.51 square kilometers (0.97 square miles). The rest is water, which is about 0.13 square kilometers (0.05 square miles).
Roads in Delhi
Delhi is located right on State Highway 38. This road helps people travel to and from the city.
Population of Delhi
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 413 | — |
| 1880 | 524 | +26.9% |
| 1910 | 375 | −28.4% |
| 1920 | 390 | +4.0% |
| 1930 | 399 | +2.3% |
| 1940 | 421 | +5.5% |
| 1950 | 383 | −9.0% |
| 1960 | 464 | +21.1% |
| 1970 | 527 | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 511 | −3.0% |
| 1990 | 485 | −5.1% |
| 2000 | 458 | −5.6% |
| 2010 | 460 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 420 | −8.7% |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 census counted 420 people living in Delhi. There were 195 households, which are like homes where people live. About 97% of the people were White. A small number of people were Black or African American, or from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Delhi was about 43.5 years old. Almost 25% of the people were under 20 years old. About 19% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%).
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, Delhi had 460 people. Most people were White (99.1%). About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 44.6 years. About 23.5% of residents were under 18. About 17.4% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Delhi
The Maquoketa Valley Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the Delhi area. This district helps make sure kids in Delhi get an education.
See also
In Spanish: Delhi (Iowa) para niños
