Welcome to Delia ...
The city of Delia is located in Jackson County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Delia, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1911.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Delia has a population of 176 people<2> (see below for details).
Delia is 970 feet [296 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Delia lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Delia: (785)
The ZIP code for Delia: 66418<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Delia had an population of 176 people. This is an increase of 4.14% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 1.68% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Delia had a population of 169 people. This makes Delia the county's 7th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 169 people, the population of Delia decreased 5.59% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 179 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Delia.
Communities Also Named Delia ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Delia - they are located in Alberta, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Delia.
Communities near Delia ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Delia.
- Wamego
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wamego have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wamego
- Wamego is located in Pottawatomie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,718 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wamego <6>
- Saint Marys
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Marys have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Marys
- Saint Marys is located in Pottawatomie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,652 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Marys <6>
- Silver Lake
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Lake
- Silver Lake is located in Shawnee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,395 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silver Lake <6>
- Rossville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rossville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rossville
- Rossville is located in Shawnee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,115 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rossville <6>
- Hoyt
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoyt have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoyt
- Hoyt is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 629 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hoyt <6>
- Maple Hill
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Hill
- Maple Hill is located in Wabaunsee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 599 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple Hill <6>
- Mayetta
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayetta have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayetta
- Mayetta is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 345 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mayetta <6>
- McFarland
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest) - Louisville
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Louisville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louisville
- Louisville is located in Pottawatomie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
- Louisville has also been known as:
- Louisville Springs
- Rock City
- Rock Creek Falls
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Louisville <6>
- Paxico
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paxico
- Paxico is located in Wabaunsee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 211 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paxico <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Delia. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Delia.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Delia. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Delia.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Delia. See our Newspapers Page for Delia.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Delia ...
Looking for more information about Delia? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Delia, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Delia.
Adding Delia to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Delia in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Delia was on a map titled Map of Kansas (from Rand McNally, 1911).
We also found Delia mentioned on a train schedule titled Union Pacific Railroad Time Tables (September 1924).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Delia.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Delia. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Jackson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Delia. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Delia - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Delia). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Delia or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |