Editing Delphos, Iowa

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'''Delphos'''{{efn|{{IPAc-en|'|d|E|l|f|@|s|}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iowapublicradio.org/2017-09-14/iowa-place-names-a-e|title=Iowa Place Names: A-E|last=Sherman|first=Barney|date=September 14, 2017|website=Iowa Public Radio|access-date=June 16, 2021}}</ref>}} is a former city in [[Ringgold County, Iowa|Ringgold County]], [[Iowa]], United States. The population was 26 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> In 2017 the community of Delphos voted to disincorporate. This was approved by the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018.021.042 [Depot, Railroad] {{!}} Teaching Iowa History |url=https://teachingiowahistory.org/objects/2018-021-042 |access-date=2023-10-10 |website=teachingiowahistory.org}}</ref> Delphos is now a [[census-designated place]] (CDP).

== 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.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Delphos Centennial Book Committee |title=Delphos Centennial: 1880-1980 |publisher=Unpublished |year=1980}}</ref> 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 {{convert|0.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1930|79
|1940|90
|1950|74
|1960|48
|1970|35
|1980|45
|1990|23
|2000|25
|2010|25
|2020|26
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}
[[File:DelphosIowaPopPlot2020.png|thumb|left|alt=The population of Delphos, Iowa from US census data|The population of Delphos, Iowa from US census data]]

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 26 people, 13 households, and 9 families residing in the community. The [[population density]] was 116.8 inhabitants per square mile (45.1/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 62.9 per square mile (24.3/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the community was 96.2% [[White Americans|White]], 0.0% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.0% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.0% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.0% from other races and 3.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.

Of the 13 households, 23.1% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 0.0% were cohabitating couples, 23.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 7.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 30.8% of all households were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the community was 56.5 years. 0.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 0.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 and 44; 42.3% were from 45 and 64; and 30.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the community was 69.2% male and 30.8% female.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 25 people, 11 households, and 7 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|113.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 15 housing units at an average density of {{convert|68.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]].

There were 11 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were [[Marriage|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]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 25 people, 12 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|112.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 14 housing units at an average density of {{convert|62.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]].

There were 12 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were [[Marriage|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]].

==Education==
[[Mount Ayr Community School District]] operates public schools serving the community.<ref>"[https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_MOUNT%20AYR.pdf Mount Ayr]" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20180427124130/https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_MOUNT%20AYR.pdf Archive]). [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on June 21, 2018. This shows the former municipality. The [https://educate.iowa.gov/media/7937/download?inline= 2024 Iowa Dept. of Ed map] does not show the Delphos CDP.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st19_ia/schooldistrict_maps/c19159_ringgold/DC20SD_C19159.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ringgold County, IA|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-12-27}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st19_ia/schooldistrict_maps/c19159_ringgold/DC20SD_C19159_SD2MS.txt Text list] - This shows the Delphos CDP within the school district.</ref>

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==References==

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{{Ringgold County, Iowa}}

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[[Category:Cities in Iowa]]
[[Category:Cities in Ringgold County, Iowa]]