Delphos is a city in Ottawa County,

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, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 302. The community was named after

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History

Delphos was founded in 1867 by Levi and Dan Yockey. The two brothers moved to the area from

and named the new community for their hometown. Many settlers came to the area looking for a fresh start after the Civil War.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The city is located on the

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and is five miles west of

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Demographics

Delphos is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 302 people, 131 households, and 86 families in Delphos. The population density was 509.3 per square mile (196.6/km). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 306.9 per square mile (118.5/km). The racial makeup was 95.03% (287)

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(94.04%

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), 0.33% (1)

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, 0.66% (2) Native American or

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, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0)

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, 0.33% (1) from other races, and 3.64% (11) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race was 1.32% (4) of the population. Of the 131 households, 21.4% had children under the age of 18; 51.9% were married couples living together; 26.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.1% of households consisted of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.6% of the population. 22.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.9 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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estimates show that the median household income was $46,118 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,989) and the median family income was $61,667 (+/- $13,961). Males had a median income of $31,146 (+/- $13,570) versus $29,063 (+/- $9,495) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,526 (+/- $5,767). Approximately, 9.4% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the

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, including 20.3% of those under the age of 18 and 20.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 359 people, 161 households, and 104 families residing in the city. The

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was . There were 222 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.4%

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, 0.8%

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, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population. There were 161 households, of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were

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living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age in the city was 48.7 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 469 people, 200 households, and 137 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 238 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.93%

, 0.21% Native American, and 0.85% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population. There were 200 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were

living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.85. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $39,038. Males had a median income of $27,292 versus $18,438 for females. The

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for the city was $14,801. About 8.8% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the

, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by North Ottawa County USD 239 public school district. Delphos schools were closed through school unification. The Delphos High School mascot was Delphos Maroons.

Notable people

* Grace Bedell, credited with influencing

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to grow his beard. * L. E. Katterfield, graduated in DelphosBiographical history of Cloud County, Kansas
/ref> 1898, became noted socialist and communist leader. *

Archie McKain Archie Richard McKain (May 12, 1911 – May 21, 1985) was an American left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Browns between 1937 and 1943. Early life McKain was born in Delphos, Kans ...

, Major League baseball pitcher

References

External links

Delphos - Directory of Public Officials

Delphos city map
KDOT {{Authority control Cities in Kansas Cities in Ottawa County, Kansas Salina, Kansas micropolitan area Populated places established in 1867 1867 establishments in Kansas