Delia, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Jackson County, Kansas}} {{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |name = Delia, Kansas |settlement_type = City

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'''Delia''' is a city in Jackson County, Kansas, United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 151.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Delia, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2017525 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=June 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609033244/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2017525 |archive-date=June 9, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History== Delia was laid out and platted in 1905.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n314 207]}}</ref> Its founder, David Cunningham, named the town in honor of his mother, Delia Cunningham.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://jacksoncountyjournal.com/delia-history-p764-154.htm | title=Delia History | publisher=Jackson County Journal | accessdate=11 June 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714191052/http://jacksoncountyjournal.com/delia-history-p764-154.htm | archive-date=14 July 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

The first post office in Delia was established in January 1906 and closed in November 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:JA |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=11 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009125354/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3AJA |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Post Office Changes |url=https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2017/pb22481/html/info_002.htm |website=USPS |access-date=14 November 2023}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.11|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==Demographics== {{US Census population |align=left |1920= 244 |1930= 269 |1940= 222 |1950= 164 |1960= 163 |1970= 168 |1980= 181 |1990= 172 |2000= 179 |2010= 169 |2020= 151 |estyear= |estimate= |estref= |align-fn=center |footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census] }} Delia is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. ===2020 census=== The 2020 United States census counted 151 people, 59 households, and 44 families in Delia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Delia%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,313.0 per square mile (507.0/km{{sup|2}}). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 530.4 per square mile (204.8/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Delia%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Delia%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.64% (7) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Delia%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Delia%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.9% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Delia%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

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.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.7 males.<ref name=:0 />

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).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Delia%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> 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).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Delia%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Delia%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Delia%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census=== As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 169 people, 52 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1536.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 58 housing units at an average density of {{convert|527.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. 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<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 179 people, 53 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,571.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 58 housing units at an average density of {{convert|509.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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”.

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==Further reading== {{See also|Jackson County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Jackson County, Kansas}}

==External links== * [https://www.lkm.org/members/Default.asp?id=41260644 Delia - Directory of Public Officials] * [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/delia.pdf Delia city map], KDOT

Category:Cities in Kansas Category:Cities in Jackson County, Kansas Category:Topeka metropolitan area