About Delmar
Delmar, IA is a tiny community located in eastern Iowa, home to 541 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Delmar holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 712 residents per square mile.
📰 Delmar News Today
- Iowa 136 to Close July 27 for Asphalt Pavement Replacement Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov) · Jul 23
- Obituary for Patricia Grant Schultz Funeral Homes · Jul 15
- Judith "Judy" Marie Farrell Obituary Mar 31, 2026 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Mar 31
- Ronald A. Seys Obituary Jan 3, 2026 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · Jan 3
- Obituary information for Gerald James "Gerry" Farrell Carson Celebration of Life Center · Nov 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Delmar Unique
- Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Delmar Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Delmar
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Delmar
- Delwood Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)541
Rank in state#422 of 940
Land area0.76 sq mi
Density712/sq mi
Coordinates41.9989, -90.6079