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Delta, Iowa
Location of Delta, Iowa
Location of Delta, Iowa
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyKeokuk
Area
 • Total0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2)
 • Land0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
801 ft (244 m)
Population
 • Total328
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
325
 • Density352.7/sq mi (136.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52550
Area code641
FIPS code19-19855
GNIS feature ID0455877

Delta is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 328 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Delta is located at 41°19′27″N 92°19′46″W / 41.32417°N 92.32944°W / 41.32417; -92.32944 (41.324112, -92.329481).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1880416—    
1890409−1.7%
1900691+68.9%
1910728+5.4%
1920688−5.5%
1930588−14.5%
1940602+2.4%
1950562−6.6%
1960514−8.5%
1970475−7.6%
1980482+1.5%
1990409−15.1%
2000410+0.2%
2010328−20.0%
Source:"American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. and Iowa Data Center

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 328 people, 157 households, and 78 families residing in the city. The population density was 352.7 inhabitants per square mile (136.2/km2). There were 172 housing units at an average density of 184.9 per square mile (71.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 1.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 157 households of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.3% were non-families. 45.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 38.9 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 410 people, 172 households, and 99 families residing in the city. The population density was 410.6 people per square mile (158.3/km²). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 191.3 per square mile (73.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.29% White, 1.22% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 172 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,019, and the median income for a family was $30,417. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,516. About 20.0% of families and 25.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.6% of those under age 18 and 22.4% of those age 65 or over.

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