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Delphos, Ohio

Introduction to Delphos, Ohio

Delphos, Ohio, in Allen county, is 45 miles SE of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 70 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is included in the Lima metropolitan area. As of the 2000 census, 6,944 people lived in Delphos.

Delphos History

Delphos was founded by Reverend John O. Bredeick and Ferdinand Bredeick, his brother. It was established in the midst of the Great Black Swamp in 1844. In 1845, the brothers platted the east and west sides of the city, which was a town at that point. The towns, named East and West Bredeick, were founded on the Miami & Erie Canal which also opened that year. Delphos was officially incorporated on February 7, 1851.

Delphos and Nearby Attractions

  • Allen County Museum
  • Fort Amanda
  • Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
  • Black Pine Animal Park
  • Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
  • Swiss Valley

Things To Do In Delphos

Museums in the area include Allen County Museum, Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum, and the Bicycle Museum of America. Historic sites such as Fort Amanda, Fort Recovery, and the Limberlost State Historic Site are situated nearby. There are also several parks in the region, namely, Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, Independence Dam State Park, and Indian Lake State Park. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, and Schedel Arboretum and Gardens are other popular destinations near Delphos.

Delphos Transportation

Fort Wayne International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Delphos Higher Education

James A Rhodes State College, Ohio State University – Lima and University of Northwestern Ohio are nearby colleges.

High Points

Delphos strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 16%Delphos Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Delphos, OH

Comparing Delphos to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men55
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use34
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

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