Ricketts, Iowa facts for kids
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Ricketts, Iowa
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Location of Ricketts, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,326 ft (404 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 109 |
| • Density | 439.52/sq mi (169.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51460
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-66855 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396373 |
Ricketts is a small city located in Crawford County, Iowa, in the United States. It sits right next to the Middle Soldier River. In 2020, about 109 people lived there.
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What is the History of Ricketts?
Ricketts was officially planned and mapped out in 1899. The city got its name from one of the first people to settle in the area. A post office has been open in Ricketts since 1899, helping people send and receive mail for over a century.
Where is Ricketts Located?
Ricketts is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Has the Population of Ricketts Changed Over Time?
The number of people living in Ricketts has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 102 | — |
| 1920 | 161 | +57.8% |
| 1930 | 157 | −2.5% |
| 1940 | 167 | +6.4% |
| 1950 | 166 | −0.6% |
| 1960 | 133 | −19.9% |
| 1970 | 141 | +6.0% |
| 1980 | 143 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 122 | −14.7% |
| 2000 | 144 | +18.0% |
| 2010 | 145 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 109 | −24.8% |
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What Was the Population in 2020?
In 2020, the census counted 109 people living in Ricketts. These people lived in 46 different households, with 32 of them being families. The city had about 440 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Ricketts were White (85.3%). A smaller number were Black or African American (2.8%), Asian (0.9%), or from two or more races (6.4%). About 10.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, about 36.7% of residents were under 20 years old. About 20.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 38.2 years. There were slightly more males (56.0%) than females (44.0%).
What Was the Population in 2010?
In 2010, the census showed that 145 people lived in Ricketts. They lived in 48 households, and 37 of these were families. The population density was about 558 people per square mile.
Most residents (93.8%) were White. About 6.2% were from other racial backgrounds. Around 10.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 41.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in the city was 33.8 years. About 35.2% of residents were under 18, and 15.9% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%).
See also
In Spanish: Ricketts (Iowa) para niños
