Delphos, Iowa
Delphos: city in Iowa, USA
About
Delphos is a city located in the county of Ringgold in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 25 and a population density of 43 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 24 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Delphos
| Population | 24 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Ringgold County |
| Postal code | 50860 |
| Area | 0.58 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6636,-94.3394 |
| Altitude | 1,138 feet / 347 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:45:08 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 42 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | -4.17% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 75℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Delphos is located at 40°39'49"N 94°20'22"W (40.6636000, -94.3394000).
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Weather
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Delphos decreased by 4.17% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24 | -4.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,775 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,634 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,973 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,638 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.1% |
| White only, percent : | 75.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 17.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,771 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $72,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $966 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $449 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $653 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,824 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.16 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,152 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 318,837 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 402,665 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 380,392 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,104 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,975 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,576 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,680 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 813 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 691 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 389 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,175 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 125 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,419 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,177.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.78 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Delphos, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153366 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Lamoni (IA) | 50140 |
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Delphos, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Delphos.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Post Office | Benton (IA) | 50835 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Delphos, Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 6,895 people.
- Delphos, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 329 people.
Other cities in Ringgold County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ringgold County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Ayr | 1,601 | City in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Diagonal | 312 | City in Iowa |
| Kellerton | 292 | Human settlement in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Tingley | 156 | Township in Ringgold County, Iowa |
| Redding | 77 | City in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States |
| Benton | 40 | City in Iowa |
| Ellston | 38 | Human settlement in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Maloy | 27 | Human settlement in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Beaconsfield | 15 | City in Iowa, United States |