Delphos, Iowa

Delphos, Iowa
City
Location of Delphos, Iowa Location of Delphos, Iowa
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Ringgold
Area
• Total	0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
• Land	0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,138 ft (347 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	25
• Estimate (2012)	25
• Density	113.6/sq mi (43.9/km2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	50860
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-19810
GNIS feature ID	0455876

Delphos is a city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Delphos is located at (40.663172, -94.339517).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical populations
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%
2014	25	+0.0%
Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 25 people, 11 households, and 7 families residing 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.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 25 people, 12 households, and 6 families residing in the city. The population density was 112.1 people per square mile (43.9/km²). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 62.8 per square mile (24.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 12 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out with 16.0% under the age of 18, 20.0% from 18 to 24, 12.0% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $0 versus $42,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,925. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.