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Delphos, OH


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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 year 2000 census, 6,944 people lived in Delphos.

The People and Families of Delphos

In Delphos, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delphos had a median family income of $44,385.

Political Inclinations

Delphos residents donated more money ($975) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Delphos Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Delphos are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Delphos, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
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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