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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Delphos

Ohio · 6,944 residents · 3.322 sq mi
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Delphos has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,817. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,944
−2%since 1990
from 7,091 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,090 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,135 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+8%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Delphos
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,817
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,747 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,380
+41%since 1990
from $11,615 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$452
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
22.9% rent
1.9
+8%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(7,046)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(269)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(6,810)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(53)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score3.1%(212)
3
−20%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delphos, Ohio?

Delphos, Ohio has about 6,944 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Delphos, Ohio?

The typical household in Delphos, Ohio earns about $35,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delphos, Ohio expensive?

In Delphos, Ohio, the median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Delphos, Ohio?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Delphos, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delphos, Ohio?

About 6.8% of people in Delphos, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delphos, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Delphos, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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