Delphi, Indiana Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Delphi, Indiana
City
Sign depicting a horse-drawn canal boat.
Motto(s): "Home of the Wabash and Erie Canal"
Location of Delphi in Carroll County, Indiana.
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Carroll
Township	Deer Creek Township
Area
• Total	2.71 sq mi (7.03 km²)
• Land	2.71 sq mi (7.03 km²)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation	617 ft (188 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	2,961
• Density	1,090.61/sq mi (421.10/km²)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	46923
Area code(s)	765
FIPS code	18-17614
GNIS feature ID	2394507
Website	www.cityofdelphi.org

Delphi (pronounced DEL-fye) is a city in the state of Indiana, USA. It is the main city and government center for Carroll County. Delphi is about 20 minutes northeast of Lafayette. In 2020, about 2,961 people lived there.

History of Delphi
Delphi's Geography
- Where is Delphi Located?
People of Delphi
- How Many People Live in Delphi?
- Who Lives in Delphi?
Education in Delphi
- Schools and Libraries
Famous People from Delphi
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History of Delphi

How Delphi Started

Delphi was officially planned out in 1828. This means its streets and lots were drawn on a map. The city got its name from an ancient city called Delphi in Greece. Just a few months after it was founded, Delphi was chosen to be the county seat. This means it became the main place for the county government.

Historic Places in Delphi

Several buildings and areas in Delphi are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect places that are special to American history. Some of these include the Carroll County Courthouse and the Delphi City Hall.

The Wabash and Erie Canal

A big part of Delphi's history is the Wabash and Erie Canal. This was a long waterway and path for boats that connected different parts of Indiana a long time ago. A section of this canal in Delphi has been filled with water again. It is now a special place for activities. You can visit the Wabash & Erie Canal Interpretive Center to learn more. It has a visitor center and a museum.

Delphi's Geography

Where is Delphi Located?

Delphi is located in Carroll County, Indiana. The city covers an area of about 2.73 square miles (7.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.

People of Delphi

How Many People Live in Delphi?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1850	1,381	—
1860	1,395	1.0%
1870	1,614	15.7%
1880	2,040	26.4%
1890	1,928	−5.5%
1900	2,135	10.7%
1910	2,161	1.2%
1920	2,087	−3.4%
1930	1,929	−7.6%
1940	2,213	14.7%
1950	2,530	14.3%
1960	2,517	−0.5%
1970	2,582	2.6%
1980	3,042	17.8%
1990	2,531	−16.8%
2000	3,015	19.1%
2010	2,893	−4.0%
2020	2,961	2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, there were 2,893 people living in Delphi. These people lived in 1,135 households. Many different kinds of families and individuals make up the city. About 11.3% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.

Who Lives in Delphi?

The average age of people in Delphi in 2010 was 37.5 years old. About 25.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many young people and families live in the city. About 18% of the people were 65 years or older.

Education in Delphi

Schools and Libraries

The Delphi Community School Corporation runs the public schools in the city. This includes Delphi Community High School. Delphi also has a free public library, called the Delphi Public Library. It is a great place to find books and learn new things.