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Delphos

Iowa · 4 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Population has fallen 84% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4
−84%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
−50%since 2009
from 36 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1101927361990201020202024Delphos
20244
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2425%(1)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5450%(2)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7425%(1)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,975
+130%since 2000
from $13,925 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+276%since 2010
from 0.105 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade66.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English25%(1)
German25%(1)
Irish25%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+72.7 ptssince 2017
from 27.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married50%(1)
Married50%(1)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married50%(1)
Widowed50%(1)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delphos, Iowa?

Delphos, Iowa has about 4 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Delphos, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Delphos, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delphos, Iowa?

About 25.0% of people in Delphos, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delphos, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Delphos, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -78 percent over that period.

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