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Delphos

Iowa · 26 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Delphos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $28,600. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26
+4%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
117 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
+24%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1101927361990201020202024Delphos
20244
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,464
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,334
+10%since 2000
from $13,925 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,600
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−11%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+203%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
Female
61.4%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delphos, Iowa?

Delphos, Iowa has about 26 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delphos, Iowa?

The typical household in Delphos, Iowa earns about $29,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delphos, Iowa expensive?

In Delphos, Iowa, the median home is worth about $28,600.

How educated are people in Delphos, Iowa?

About 8.7% 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 2.3% of people in Delphos, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delphos, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Delphos, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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