Delta, Iowa facts for kids
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Delta, Iowa
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Location of Delta, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Keokuk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 264 |
| • Density | 275.57/sq mi (106.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52550
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-19855 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394511 |
Delta is a small city located in Keokuk County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 264 people lived there.
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Where is Delta?
Delta is a small city. It covers about 0.96 square miles (2.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Delta?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 416 | — |
| 1890 | 409 | −1.7% |
| 1900 | 691 | +68.9% |
| 1910 | 728 | +5.4% |
| 1920 | 688 | −5.5% |
| 1930 | 588 | −14.5% |
| 1940 | 602 | +2.4% |
| 1950 | 562 | −6.6% |
| 1960 | 514 | −8.5% |
| 1970 | 475 | −7.6% |
| 1980 | 482 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 409 | −15.1% |
| 2000 | 410 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 328 | −20.0% |
| 2020 | 264 | −19.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, Delta had 264 people. There were 114 households and 58 families. About 275 people lived in each square mile.
Most residents (about 96%) were White. A small number were Black or African American. Some residents were from two or more races. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 18% of households had children under 18. Many households were made up of single individuals. About 17% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Delta was 46 years. About 25% of residents were under 20. About 20% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was about equal.
Population in 2010
In 2010, 328 people lived in Delta. There were 157 households and 78 families. About 353 people lived in each square mile.
Most residents (97%) were White. A small number were African American or Native American. Some people were from other races or two or more races. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27% of households had children under 18. Many households were non-families. About 18% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age in Delta was 38.9 years. About 23% of residents were under 18. About 17% were 65 or older. The number of females was slightly higher than males.
Schools in Delta
The schools in Delta are part of the Sigourney Community School District. This district helps educate students in the area.
Rock Island Railroad
Delta was once connected to the larger Rock Island railroad system. This system helped many towns and villages across the country.
See also
In Spanish: Delta (Iowa) para niños
