Ridgely, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ridgely, Tennessee
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Location of Ridgely in Lake County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
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| • Total | 1,690 |
| • Density | 851.81/sq mi (328.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38080
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-63060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1299402 |
Ridgely is a small town located in Lake County, Tennessee, United States. It's a friendly place with a population of about 1,690 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Where is Ridgely Located?
Ridgely is found in the western part of Tennessee. It's southwest of a unique body of water called Reelfoot Lake. The famous Mississippi River is also located to the east of the town.
How to Get Around Ridgely
A main road, State Route 78, goes right through Ridgely. This road helps connect Ridgely to other towns. It goes north to Tiptonville and south to Dyersburg.
What is the Size of Ridgely?
The town of Ridgely covers a total area of about 5.14 square kilometers (or 1.98 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Who Lives in Ridgely?
Learning about the people who live in a town is called demographics. Here's a quick look at how Ridgely's population has changed over the years and what it looked like in 2000.
How Has Ridgely's Population Changed?
The number of people living in Ridgely has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1910 | 519 | — | |
| 1920 | 910 | 75.3% | |
| 1930 | 979 | 7.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,068 | 9.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,504 | 40.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,464 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,657 | 13.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,932 | 16.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,775 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,667 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,795 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,690 | −5.8% | |
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What Was Ridgely Like in 2000?
In the year 2000, there were 1,667 people living in Ridgely. These people lived in 673 different homes. About 461 of these homes were families.
Most people in Ridgely in 2000 were White (about 79.90%). About 17.94% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Ridgely in 2000 was 41 years old. About 23.8% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there were many young people living in the town.
Media in Ridgely
Media helps people stay informed and entertained. Ridgely has its own local newspaper and radio stations.
Local Newspaper
- The Lake County Banner is the local newspaper for Ridgely. It helps residents keep up with news and events in their community.
Radio Stations
You can listen to music and news on these radio stations that serve Ridgely:
- WTPR-AM 710 plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
- WENK-AM 1240 also plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
See also
In Spanish: Ridgely (Tennessee) para niños
