Riddleville, Georgia facts for kids
"Riddleville" redirects here. For the community in Illinois, see Riddleville, Illinois.
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Riddleville, Georgia
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Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 104.44/sq mi (40.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-65156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332852 |
Riddleville is a town in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 80 in 2020.
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History
The community was named after Anderson Riddle, the original owner of the town site. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Riddleville as a town in 1859.
Geography
Riddleville is located at 32°54′24″N 82°39′52″W / 32.90667°N 82.66444°W (32.906541, -82.664385). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), of which 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) is land and 1.28% is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 195 | — | |
| 1900 | 178 | — | |
| 1910 | 140 | −21.3% | |
| 1920 | 149 | 6.4% | |
| 1930 | 121 | −18.8% | |
| 1940 | 115 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 106 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 111 | 4.7% | |
| 1970 | 143 | 28.8% | |
| 1980 | 154 | 7.7% | |
| 1990 | 79 | −48.7% | |
| 2000 | 124 | 57.0% | |
| 2010 | 96 | −22.6% | |
| 2020 | 80 | −16.7% | |
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At the 2000 census there were 124 people, 39 households, and 34 families living in the town. By 2020, its population was 80.
See also
In Spanish: Riddleville para niños
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