Delphos, Iowa facts for kids
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Delphos, Iowa
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Location of Delphos, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Ringgold |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 116.59/sq mi (45.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50860
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-19810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2804460 |
Delphos is a former city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26 at the 2020 census. In 2017 the community of Delphos voted to disincorporate. This was approved by the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors in 2018.
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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. 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.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1930 | 79 | — |
| 1940 | 90 | +13.9% |
| 1950 | 74 | −17.8% |
| 1960 | 48 | −35.1% |
| 1970 | 35 | −27.1% |
| 1980 | 45 | +28.6% |
| 1990 | 23 | −48.9% |
| 2000 | 25 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 25 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 26 | +4.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census 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.
Education
Mount Ayr Community School District operates public schools serving the community.
See also
In Spanish: Delphos (Iowa) para niños
