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Delphos

Ohio · 7,101 residents · 3.322 sq mi
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Delphos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,101
+2%since 2000
from 6,944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,138 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Delphos
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,817 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,218
+23%since 2000
from $16,380 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(6,810)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(53)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(212)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(6,833)
Black0.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(127)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0.6%(43)
Diversity Score7.4%(527)
Diversity Score
7
+143%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delphos, Ohio?

Delphos, Ohio has about 7,101 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delphos, Ohio?

The typical household in Delphos, Ohio earns about $39,167 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Delphos, Ohio?

About 14.5% 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 13.3% of people in Delphos, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delphos, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Delphos, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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