Delphos, Iowa facts for kids
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Delphos, Iowa
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Location of Delphos, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Ringgold |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 116.59/sq mi (45.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50860
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-19810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2804460 |
Delphos is a small community in Ringgold County, Iowa, in the United States. It used to be a city, but in 2017, the people living there voted to become a "census-designated place" (CDP) instead. This means it's a recognized community by the government for counting people, but it doesn't have its own city government anymore. In 2020, only 26 people lived in Delphos.
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History of Delphos
Delphos was started in 1880. It was first called Borneo. The community was located along the Leon, Mount Ayr and Southwestern Railroad. Trains served Delphos until 1945.
Delphos had its own post office from when it started until 1993. It also had stores, a blacksmith shop, and a hotel. However, it never had a bank, which was unusual for a town in Ringgold County. Today, most of the old buildings are gone, but the former church buildings are still standing. In 2017, the people of Delphos decided to stop being an official city. This change was approved in 2018.
Geography of Delphos
Delphos is located in Ringgold County, Iowa. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1930 | 79 | — |
| 1940 | 90 | +13.9% |
| 1950 | 74 | −17.8% |
| 1960 | 48 | −35.1% |
| 1970 | 35 | −27.1% |
| 1980 | 45 | +28.6% |
| 1990 | 23 | −48.9% |
| 2000 | 25 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 25 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 26 | +4.0% |
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2020 Population Count
In 2020, the census showed that 26 people lived in Delphos. There were 13 households and 9 families. The community had about 116.8 people per square mile (45.1 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Delphos were White.
Out of the 13 households, about 23% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.2%) were married couples living together. The average age in Delphos was 56.5 years. About 30.8% of the residents were 65 years old or older. More males lived in Delphos (69.2%) than females (30.8%).
2010 Population Count
In 2010, the census counted 25 people living in Delphos. There were 11 households and 7 families. The population density was about 113.6 people per square mile (43.9 people per square kilometer). All of the residents were White.
Out of the 11 households, about 18% had children under 18. Most households (63.6%) were married couples. The average age in Delphos was 50.8 years. About 28% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48%) and females (52%).
Education
Students in Delphos attend public schools operated by the Mount Ayr Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Delphos (Iowa) para niños
