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Delphos, OH
City in Allen County, Ohio.
Population
7,143
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,150
ZIP codes
0
Delphos and its ZIP codes
Delphos at a glance
- Delphos is about 7.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 234th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $61,037 a year, 15% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,600 (40% below Ohio) and median rent is $812 a month.
Local data for Delphos, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delphos, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,037
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$129,600
Median rent
$812/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,854), Irish Americans (454), French Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allen County. PPP loans are for Delphos.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,415
50,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$646M
FY 2026, $6,324 per person
How people get to work
Delphos, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delphos, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
317
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
163
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delphos, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Delphos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort JenningsVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Middle PointVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| OttovilleVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| VenedociaVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| GomerCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.3 |
| ElidaVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| SpencervilleVillage | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| ElginVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| VaughnsvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| CloverdaleVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| KalidaVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| CairoVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Van WertCity | 13 mi | 7.5 |
| LimaCity | 14 mi | 13.6 |
| Grover HillVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| DupontVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delphos, OH in?
- Delphos is in Allen County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Delphos, OH?
- About 7,143 people live in Delphos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delphos?
- Nearby places include Fort Jennings (4.9 mi), Middle Point (5.8 mi), Ottoville (6.3 mi), Venedocia (7.3 mi), Gomer (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023