Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,488. The county seat is Manchester. The county takes its name after the U.S. state of Delaware.
| Name: | Delaware County |
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| FIPS code: | 19-055 |
| State: | Iowa |
| Founded: | 1837 |
| Named for: | State of Delaware |
| Seat: | Manchester |
| Largest city: | Manchester |
| Total Area: | 579 sq mi (1,500 km²) |
| Land Area: | 578 sq mi (1,500 km²) |
| Total Population: | 17,488 |
| Population Density: | 30/sq mi (12/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | delawarecounty.iowa.gov |
Delaware County location map. Where is Delaware County?
Delaware County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 579 square miles (1,500 km), of which 578 square miles (1,500 km) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km) (0.2%) is water. It has a rough hilly surface.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 20
- Iowa Highway 3
- Iowa Highway 13
- Iowa Highway 38
Adjacent counties
- Buchanan County (west)
- Clayton County (north)
- Dubuque County (east)
- Fayette County (northwest)
- Jones County (southeast)
- Linn County (southwest)
Delaware County Topographic Map
Delaware County Satellite Map
Delaware County Outline Map
