Delia, Kansas

Delia, Kansas
City
Location within Jackson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Jackson County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°14′22″N95°57′54″W / 39.23944°N 95.96500°W / 39.23944; -95.96500 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Jackson
Founded	1905
Platted	1905
Incorporated	1918
Named for	Delia Cunningham
Area [2]
• 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 [1]	974 ft (297 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• 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]

Delia is a city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 151. ^[3]

History

Delia 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. ^[6]

Geography

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. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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.

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] 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 ^[9] 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

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. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delia, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Delia, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  207.
5. "Delia History". Jackson County Journal. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Jackson County, Kansas

External links

• Delia - Directory of Public Officials
• Delia city map, KDOT