Ridgeway, Iowa facts for kids
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Ridgeway, Iowa
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Location of Ridgeway, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek |
| Incorporated | March 15, 1894 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 364.24/sq mi (140.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52165
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-67035 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460629 |
Ridgeway is a small city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 275 people lived there. The city's post office opened in 1867.
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Where is Ridgeway Located?
Ridgeway is found at coordinates 43.297884 degrees North and -91.989187 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of Iowa.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.96 square kilometers (0.76 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Ridgeway?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 371 | — |
| 1910 | 354 | −4.6% |
| 1920 | 349 | −1.4% |
| 1930 | 348 | −0.3% |
| 1940 | 323 | −7.2% |
| 1950 | 307 | −5.0% |
| 1960 | 267 | −13.0% |
| 1970 | 218 | −18.4% |
| 1980 | 308 | +41.3% |
| 1990 | 295 | −4.2% |
| 2000 | 293 | −0.7% |
| 2010 | 315 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 275 | −12.7% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, Ridgeway had 275 residents. There were 134 households, and 68 of these were families. The city had about 140 people per square kilometer.
Most residents, about 92.4%, were White. A small number were from other racial groups. About 6.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in Ridgeway was 37.3 years. Around 20.7% of people were under 20 years old.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Ridgeway had 315 people. There were 138 households. The population density was about 119 people per square kilometer.
Almost everyone, 99.7%, was White. A very small number were from two or more races.
About 29% of households had children under 18. The average age was 32.4 years. About 24.8% of residents were under 18.
Schools in Ridgeway
Public schools in Ridgeway are part of the Howard–Winneshiek Community School District. This school district started on July 1, 1960. It was formed by combining several smaller school districts.
Ridgeway Elementary School closed in 2008. The city government bought the school building in 2010. Later, in 2011, a couple named Sherill and Jeff Ryan bought the old school. They turned it into a shrimp farm!
Famous People from Ridgeway
- Drengman Aaker, a businessman and state lawmaker from Iowa, used to live in Ridgeway.
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