Delphos, Iowa

Delphos[lower-alpha 1] is a former city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26 at the 2020 census.[4] In 2017 the community of Delphos voted to disincorporate. This was approved by the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors in 2018.[5]

Delphos, Iowa
City
Location of Delphos, Iowa
Location of Delphos, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°39′47″N 94°20′25″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyRinggold
Area
[1]
 • Total0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Land0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,132 ft (345 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total26
 • Density116.59/sq mi (45.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50860
Area code641
FIPS code19-19810
GNIS feature ID2804460[2]

History

Delphos was founded in 1880 as Borneo on the Leon, Mount Ayr and Southwestern Railroad. The community had rail service until 1945 and a post office from its inception until 1993. The community was the only incorporated town in Ringgold County to not have a bank, though it once had stores, a blacksmith shop, and a hotel.[6] Few notable landmarks other than homes remain in town, however the former church buildings are still standing as of 2022.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2), all land.[7]

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
193079—    
194090+13.9%
195074−17.8%
196048−35.1%
197035−27.1%
198045+28.6%
199023−48.9%
200025+8.7%
201025+0.0%
202026+4.0%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[8][4]
The population of Delphos, Iowa from US census data
The population of Delphos, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 25 people, 11 households, and 7 families living in the city. The population density was 113.6 inhabitants per square mile (43.9/km2). There were 15 housing units at an average density of 68.2 per square mile (26.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 11 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, and 36.4% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 50.8 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 28% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 25 people, 12 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 112.1 inhabitants per square mile (43.3/km2). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 62.8 per square mile (24.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 12 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.0% under the age of 18, 20.0% from 18 to 24, 12.0% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $0 versus $42,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,925. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

Mount Ayr Community School District operates public schools serving the community.[11]

Notes
  1. /ˈdɛlfəs/[3]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delphos, Iowa
  3. Sherman, Barney (September 14, 2017). "Iowa Place Names: A-E". Iowa Public Radio. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  4. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  5. "2018.021.042 [Depot, Railroad] | Teaching Iowa History". teachingiowahistory.org. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  6. Delphos Centennial Book Committee (1980). Delphos Centennial: 1880-1980. Unpublished.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. "Mount Ayr." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 21, 2018.
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