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Delphos, Ohio

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Delphos, Ohio
City
North Main Street in Delphos
North Main Street in Delphos
Flag of Delphos, Ohio
Flag
Official seal of Delphos, Ohio
Seal
Motto: 
"America’s Friendliest City"
Location of Delphos, Ohio
Location of Delphos, Ohio
Location of Delphos in Allen County
Location of Delphos in Allen County
Coordinates: 40°51′40″N 84°21′00″W / 40.86111°N 84.35000°W / 40.86111; -84.35000
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesAllen, Van Wert
TownshipsMarion, Washington
Established in1836-1842
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.37 sq mi (8.72 km2)
 • Land3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
[2]
768 ft (234 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,117
 • Estimate 
(2023)[3]
7,061
 • Density2,142.38/sq mi (827.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45833
Area code419
FIPS code39-21602[4]
GNIS feature ID2394508[2]
Websitewww.cityofdelphos.com

Delphos is a city in Allen and Van Wert counties in the U.S. state of Ohio approximately 14 mi (23 km) northwest of Lima and 13 mi (21 km) east of Van Wert. The population was 7,117 at the 2020 census.

The Allen County portion of Delphos is part of the Lima Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Van Wert County portion is part of the Van Wert Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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Remaining section of the Erie and Miami Canal in downtown Delphos

Delphos had its start in the early 1850s with the merger of neighboring rival towns. These were the towns of Howard (in the northwest), Section 10 (in the east), Bredeick Street (south of Howard) and East Bredeick (named after Father John Otto Bredeick, a Bavarian priest, who had purchased the tract of land in 1840). In 1851, the four towns agreed to form a single town called Delphos.[5] The city's name is derived from the Greek god Delphus.[6]

The Miami and Erie Canal, a 274 mile (441 km) canal connecting Cincinnati to Toledo, ran through Delphos. The first settlers to Delphos were mainly construction workers attracted by the work being done on the Canal.[7] After 20 years of construction, the Canal was completed—an inaugural canal boat carrying the governor of Ohio passed through Delphos on July 4, 1845.[8]

The Canal was crucial to the economic development of the city in the 19th century, since it positioned Delphos as a center of regional trade. Indeed, Delphos became one of the major ports along the Canal, with transshipment facilities linking the Canal to the growing rail network in the region. Industrialists were also attracted by the Canal. By 1879, more than 100 factories located in Delphos produced goods for national and international trade.[7] However, rail transport eventually came to dominate long-haul commercial transport and Delphos' importance as a hub of commerce waned.[8]

Three Delphos buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Marks-Family House and St. John's Catholic Church on the Allen County side of the city, and the Bredeick-Lang House on the Van Wert County side (see Gallery below).[9]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.48 square miles (9.01 km2), of which 3.44 square miles (8.91 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[10]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850374—
186042513.6%
18701,667292.2%
18803,814128.8%
18904,51618.4%
19004,5170.0%
19105,03811.5%
19205,74514.0%
19305,672−1.3%
19405,7461.3%
19506,2208.2%
19606,96111.9%
19707,6089.3%
19807,314−3.9%
19907,093−3.0%
20006,944−2.1%
20107,1012.3%
20207,1170.2%
2023 (est.)7,061[3]−0.8%
Sources:[4][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

2010 census

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As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 7,101 people, 2,893 households, and 1,865 families living in the city. The population density was 2,064.2 inhabitants per square mile (797.0/km2). There were 3,137 housing units at an average density of 911.9 per square mile (352.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 2,893 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 6,944 people, 2,717 households, and 1,880 families living in the city. The population density was 2,391.9 inhabitants per square mile (923.5/km2). There were 2,906 housing units at an average density of 1,001.0 per square mile (386.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.63% White, 0.27% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 2,717 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,817, and the median income for a family was $44,385. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $21,124 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,380. About 5.6% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation

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Delphos City Parks include Stadium Park, Waterworks Park, Leisure Park, Garfield Park and Suever Park. Stadium Park is home to a football field where the Delphos Jefferson Wildcats and the St. Johns Blue Jays play. The Stadium was built in 1940 and has the capacity of 3900 people. Stadium Park also has multiple tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, a playground, and eating area.

Education

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Delphos City Schools include Jefferson High School, Jefferson Middle School, Franklin Elementary School, and St Johns High School. Franklin Elementary is located in Allen County, and The Middle School (former High School) and the High School buildings are located in Van Wert County.

Delphos St. John's, the city's Roman Catholic High School, and St. John's Elementary school are both part of St. John's Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo. Both the high school and elementary buildings are located in Allen County.

Notable people

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Gallery: Delphos in the National Register of Historic Places

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delphos, Ohio
  3. ^ a b "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 37.
  6. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 103.
  7. ^ a b "History | City of Delphos Ohio". cityofdelphos.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Miami and Erie Canal / Delphos Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  9. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  11. ^ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties" (PDF). Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Ninth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. 1870. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  12. ^ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties" (PDF). Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. 1880. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  13. ^ "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1910 U.S. Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  14. ^ "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1930 US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  15. ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. 1960. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  16. ^ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  17. ^ "Delphos city, Ohio". census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  18. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
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