Delia, Kansas

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Delia, Kansas
City
Location within Jackson County and Kansas
Location within Jackson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jackson County (legend)
KDOT map of Jackson County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°14′22″N 95°57′52″W / 39.23944°N 95.96444°W / 39.23944; -95.96444Coordinates: 39°14′22″N 95°57′52″W / 39.23944°N 95.96444°W / 39.23944; -95.96444
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyJackson
Founded1905
Platted1905
Incorporated1918
Named forDelia Cunningham
Area
[1]
 • Total0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
 • Land0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
974 ft (297 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total169
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
176
 • Density1,530.43/sq mi (590.99/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66418
Area code785
FIPS code20-17525 [4]
GNIS ID478447 [5]

Delia is a city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 169.[6]

History[]

Delia was laid out and platted in 1905.[7] Its founder, David Cunningham, named the town in honor of his mother, Delia Cunningham.[8]

The first post office in Delia was established in January 1906.[9]

Geography[]

Delia is located at

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39°14′22″N 95°57′52″W / 39.23944°N 95.96444°W / 39.23944; -95.96444 (39.239321, -95.964543).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2), all of it land.[11]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1920244—
193026910.2%
1940222−17.5%
1950164−26.1%
1960163−0.6%
19701683.1%
19801817.7%
1990172−5.0%
20001794.1%
2010169−5.6%
2019 (est.)176[3]4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Delia is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census[]

As of the census[2] 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[]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 179 people, 53 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,571.0 people per square mile (628.3/km2). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 509.0 per square mile (203.6/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[]

The community is served by Kaw Valley USD 321 public school district.

Notable people[]

  • David Bawden, sedevacantist claimant to the papacy as “Pope Michael”.

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2012.[dead link]
  7. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 207.
  8. ^ "Delia History". Jackson County Journal. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  9. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

Further reading[]

See also: List of books about Jackson County, Kansas

External links[]

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