Rickardsville, Iowa facts for kids
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Rickardsville, Iowa
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
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Location of Rickardsville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dubuque |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
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| • Total | 202 |
| • Density | 219.80/sq mi (84.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 19-66810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460625 |
Rickardsville is a small city located in Dubuque County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work.
In 2020, the city had a population of 202 people. This was a small increase from the year 2000, when 191 people lived there.
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Where is Rickardsville Located?
Rickardsville is found in the state of Iowa. Its exact location is 42°34′58″N 90°52′50″W / 42.58278°N 90.88056°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.90 square miles (2.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1970 | 193 | — |
| 1980 | 215 | +11.4% |
| 1990 | 193 | −10.2% |
| 2000 | 191 | −1.0% |
| 2010 | 182 | −4.7% |
| 2020 | 202 | +11.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Rickardsville's Population in 2020
In 2020, a total of 202 people lived in Rickardsville. These people lived in 80 different homes, and 61 of these homes were families.
The city had about 220 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Rickardsville were White (97.0%). A small number (3.0%) were from two or more races.
Many homes (37.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (63.8%) were married couples. The average age of people in the city was 39.1 years old.
About 26.7% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 20.8% of residents were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half (51.0%) of the people were male, and 49.0% were female.
Schools in Rickardsville
Most students in Rickardsville attend schools within the Western Dubuque Community School District.
Younger students go to Epworth Elementary School in Epworth. Middle school students attend Drexler Middle School in Farley. Older students go to Western Dubuque High School, also located in Epworth.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
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Location of Rickardsville, Iowa
See also
In Spanish: Rickardsville (Iowa) para niños
