Ritchey, Missouri facts for kids
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Ritchey, Missouri
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Location of Ritchey, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 66 |
| • Density | 1,346.94/sq mi (519.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-62030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396880 |
Ritchey is a small village located in Newton County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 66 people lived there. Ritchey is part of the larger Joplin Metropolitan Area.
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History of Ritchey
Ritchey was first known as Richville. It was officially planned out in 1870. The village got its name from Matthew H. Ritchey, who founded the community. He had moved there in 1832. A post office opened in Ritchey in 1871 and served the area until 1974.
Geography of Ritchey
Ritchey is located in southwestern Missouri. Its exact location is 36.943808 degrees North and 94.185889 degrees West. The village is very small, covering a total area of about 0.13 square kilometers (0.05 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 356 | — | |
| 1930 | 168 | −52.8% | |
| 1940 | 152 | −9.5% | |
| 1950 | 137 | −9.9% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 101 | −21.1% | |
| 1980 | 126 | 24.8% | |
| 1990 | 62 | −50.8% | |
| 2000 | 76 | 22.6% | |
| 2010 | 82 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 66 | −19.5% | |
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How Many People Live in Ritchey?
In 2010, the village of Ritchey had 82 people living there. These people lived in 32 different homes, and 22 of these were families. The village had about 1640 people per square mile. There were 38 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Ritchey were White (96.3%). A small number were Native American (2.4%), and 1.2% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Families and Age in Ritchey
In 2010, about 34.4% of homes had children under 18 years old. Nearly half (46.9%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (15.6%) or a father (6.3%). About 15.6% of all homes had just one person living there.
The average age of people in Ritchey was 45.5 years old. About 25.6% of residents were under 18. Another 25.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was evenly split between males and females, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
See also
- In Spanish: Ritchey (Misuri) para niños
