Delia is a city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 151.[3]
Delia, Kansas | |
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![]() Location within Jackson County and Kansas | |
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Coordinates: 39°14′22″N 95°57′54″W / 39.23944°N 95.96500°W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Jackson |
Founded | 1905 |
Platted | 1905 |
Incorporated | 1918 |
Named for | Delia Cunningham |
Area | |
• Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
• Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 151 |
• Density | 1,300/sq mi (500/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 66418 |
Area code | 785 |
FIPS code | 20-17525 |
GNIS ID | 2394502[1] |
History
editDelia was laid out and platted in 1905.[4] Its founder, David Cunningham, named the town in honor of his mother, Delia Cunningham.[5]
The first post office in Delia was established in January 1906 and closed in November 2017.[6][7]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2), all of it land.[8]
Demographics
editCensus | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1920 | 244 | — | |
1930 | 269 | 10.2% | |
1940 | 222 | −17.5% | |
1950 | 164 | −26.1% | |
1960 | 163 | −0.6% | |
1970 | 168 | 3.1% | |
1980 | 181 | 7.7% | |
1990 | 172 | −5.0% | |
2000 | 179 | 4.1% | |
2010 | 169 | −5.6% | |
2020 | 151 | −10.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
Delia is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2020 census
editThe 2020 United States census counted 151 people, 59 households, and 44 families in Delia.[9][10] The population density was 1,313.0 per square mile (507.0/km2). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 530.4 per square mile (204.8/km2).[10][11] The racial makeup was 74.83% (113) white or European American (74.17% non-Hispanic white), 1.99% (3) black or African-American, 12.58% (19) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.99% (3) from other races, and 8.61% (13) from two or more races.[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.64% (7) of the population.[13]
Of the 59 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18; 59.3% were married couples living together; 13.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 18.6% of households consisted of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10] The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.5.[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.9% of the population.[15]
26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males.[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.7 males.[10]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $61,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $27,243) and the median family income was $70,114 (+/- $18,354).[16] Males had a median income of $40,962 (+/- $12,808) versus $30,833 (+/- $11,380) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,750 (+/- $13,951).[17] Approximately, 6.5% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.2% of those ages 65 or over.[18][19]
2010 census
editAs of the census[20] of 2010, there were 169 people, 52 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,536.4 inhabitants per square mile (593.2/km2). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 527.3 per square mile (203.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.8% White, 10.7% Native American, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 52 households, of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.68.
The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[21] of 2000, there were 179 people, 53 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,571.0 inhabitants per square mile (606.6/km2). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 509.0 per square mile (196.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.03% White, 12.85% Native American, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.
There were 53 households, out of which 47.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.2% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 3.72.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,667, and the median income for a family was $37,250. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $43,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,665. About 11.7% of families and 12.8% of the population and 11.7% of families were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under the age of 18 and 24.0% of those 65 and older.
Education
editThe community is served by Kaw Valley USD 321 public school district.
Notable people
edit- David Bawden, sedevacantist claimant to the papacy as “Pope Michael”.
References
edit- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delia, Kansas
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Delia, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 207.
- ^ "Delia History". Jackson County Journal. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ "Post Office Changes". USPS. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
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- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.