Ridgely, Missouri facts for kids
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Ridgely, Missouri
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Location of Ridgely, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2) |
| • Land | 1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
| • Density | 68.89/sq mi (26.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-61886 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399072 |
Ridgely is a small village located in Platte County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 104 people lived there. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area, which is a big group of cities and towns connected together.
History of Ridgely
Ridgely got its name because it is located on a high piece of land, like a ridge. A post office was opened in Ridgely in 1848. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for many years until 1902.
Geography of Ridgely
Ridgely is a small village that covers an area of about 1.44 square miles (3.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the village limits. The United States Census Bureau collects information about places like Ridgely, including their size and population.
People of Ridgely
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 165 | — | |
| 1870 | 121 | −26.7% | |
| 1880 | 84 | −30.6% | |
| 1970 | 53 | — | |
| 1980 | 78 | 47.2% | |
| 1990 | 57 | −26.9% | |
| 2000 | 64 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 104 | 62.5% | |
| 2020 | 95 | −8.7% | |
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Ridgely's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 104 people living in Ridgely. These people lived in 38 different homes, and 31 of these were families. The village had about 72 people per square mile. There were 41 housing units, which means homes or apartments, in total.
Most of the people living in Ridgely in 2010 were White, making up 100% of the population.
Out of the 38 homes, about 42% had children under 18 living there. Most homes, about 76%, were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father. About 18% of the homes were not families, meaning individuals or roommates lived there.
The average age of people in Ridgely was about 38.8 years old. About 28% of residents were under 18, and about 6.7% were 65 or older. The number of males and females in the village was about the same, with 50% male and 50% female.
