Ridott, Illinois facts for kids
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Ridott
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Post office for Ridott.
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Location of Ridott in Stephenson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| Township | Ridott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 124 |
| • Density | 1,675.68/sq mi (644.20/km2) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61067
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-64044 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Ridott, Illinois |
Ridott is a small village located in Stephenson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, the village had a population of 164 people. By 2020, the population was 124.
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The History of Ridott Village
The village of Ridott was first known as Cochranville. It got its new name, Ridott, in 1863. This name came from Ridott Township, which is the larger area it is part of.
A post office was set up in Cochranville in 1860. Just one year later, in 1861, its name was changed to Ridott.
Where is Ridott Located?
Ridott is found in the state of Illinois. It is located at coordinates 42.297101 degrees North and -89.476529 degrees West.
The village is quite small. According to the 2010 census, Ridott covers an area of about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People Living in Ridott
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 212 | — | |
| 1910 | 173 | −18.4% | |
| 1920 | 187 | 8.1% | |
| 1930 | 201 | 7.5% | |
| 1940 | 169 | −15.9% | |
| 1950 | 187 | 10.7% | |
| 1960 | 221 | 18.2% | |
| 1970 | 244 | 10.4% | |
| 1980 | 194 | −20.5% | |
| 1990 | 156 | −19.6% | |
| 2000 | 159 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 164 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 124 | −24.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 159 people living in Ridott. These people lived in 62 different homes, and 47 of these were families. The village had about 1,519 people per square mile.
Most of the homes (71%) were married couples living together. About 35.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average number of people in each home was about 2.56.
The people in Ridott had a median age of 40 years in 2000. About 25.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.2% of the people were 65 years or older.
The median income for a family in the village was $46,042 per year. The average income per person was $16,846.
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The post office in Ridott, Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Ridott (Illinois) para niños
