Ridgeville, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ridgeville, Alabama
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Ridgeville in 2012
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Location of Ridgeville in Etowah County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 83 |
| • Density | 101.10/sq mi (39.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35954
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-64656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407216 |
Ridgeville is a small town located in Etowah County, Alabama, in the United States. It officially became a town in 1969. Ridgeville is part of the larger Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which means it's connected to the economic and social life of the nearby city of Gadsden.
In 2020, the town had a population of 83 people. This was a decrease from 158 people in 2000. Ridgeville is special because it's the only community in Etowah County where most of the residents are Black. It has also been the smallest community entirely within the county since 1970.
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Where is Ridgeville Located?
Ridgeville is found in the central part of Etowah County. Its exact location is 34.057110 degrees north and -86.103232 degrees west.
Distance to Gadsden
The town is about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) by road northwest of Gadsden. Gadsden is the main city and the county seat for Etowah County.
Town Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ridgeville covers a total area of about 0.82 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Ridgeville?
The population of Ridgeville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
- 1970: 177 people
- 1980: 182 people
- 1990: 178 people
- 2000: 158 people
- 2010: 112 people
- 2020: 83 people
People and Backgrounds in 2020
The 2020 census collected information about the different groups of people living in Ridgeville. This helps us understand the town's diverse community.
- Most residents, about 59%, identified as Black or African American.
- About 23% of the population identified as White.
- Around 12% of the residents were of Hispanic or Latino background. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
- A small number of residents identified with other racial backgrounds or as having mixed racial backgrounds.
This mix of people makes Ridgeville a unique place in Etowah County.
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Ridgeville in 2012
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Location of Ridgeville in Etowah County, Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Ridgeville (Alabama) para niños
