Ridgeway, Missouri facts for kids
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Ridgeway, Missouri
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Location of Ridgeway, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.17 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 372 |
| • Density | 305.67/sq mi (118.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64481
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-61904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396375 |
Ridgeway is a small city located in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. It's a friendly community where people live and work. In 2020, the city had a population of 372 people.
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History of Ridgeway
Ridgeway has an interesting past! It was first known by a different name: "Yankee Ridge."
How Ridgeway Got Its Name
A post office opened in Yankee Ridge in 1872. Later, in 1880, the name was officially changed to Ridgeway. This new name was chosen to honor someone who worked for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Geography of Ridgeway
Ridgeway is located in a specific spot in Missouri. It's easy to find on a map!
Where is Ridgeway Located?
The city is found where two Missouri roads, Route A and Route T, meet. It's also just 2.5 miles east of a major highway called I-35. A larger town, Bethany, is about 7 miles south of Ridgeway.
Land and Water Around Ridgeway
A stream called the East Fork of Big Creek flows about two miles west of Ridgeway. The city itself covers a total area of about 1.23 square miles. Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
People of Ridgeway
The population of Ridgeway has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 351 | — | |
| 1900 | 736 | 109.7% | |
| 1910 | 841 | 14.3% | |
| 1920 | 812 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 676 | −16.7% | |
| 1940 | 675 | −0.1% | |
| 1950 | 560 | −17.0% | |
| 1960 | 470 | −16.1% | |
| 1970 | 469 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 516 | 10.0% | |
| 1990 | 379 | −26.6% | |
| 2000 | 530 | 39.8% | |
| 2010 | 464 | −12.5% | |
| 2020 | 372 | −19.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 464 people living in Ridgeway. These people made up 197 households, with 123 of them being families.
Who Lives in Ridgeway?
Most of the people in Ridgeway in 2010 were White (98.5%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 32.5% of the households had children under 18 living there. Many households (48.2%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a mother (9.6%) or a father (4.6%). About 31% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
Age and Gender in Ridgeway
The average age of people in Ridgeway in 2010 was 42.2 years old.
- 26.3% of residents were under 18.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 20.2% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 22.4% were 65 or older.
When it came to gender, 46.6% of the population was male, and 53.4% was female.
Notable People from Ridgeway
Sometimes, people from small towns go on to do amazing things!
Clark Franklin Rinehart
One famous person from Ridgeway was Clark Franklin Rinehart. He was a pilot in the U.S. Navy. Sadly, he died during a big battle called the Battle of the Coral Sea in World War II. To honor him, a Navy ship, the USS Rinehart (DE-196), was named after him.
See also
In Spanish: Ridgeway (Misuri) para niños
