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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 village in Newton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 82 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Ritchey was originally called Richville, and under the latter name was platted in 1870. The community was named for its founder, Matthew H. Ritchey, who had settled there in 1832. A post office called Ritchey was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1974.
Geography
Ritchey is located at 36°56′38″N 94°11′9″W / 36.94389°N 94.18583°W (36.943808, -94.185889).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2), all land.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 82 people, 32 households, and 22 families living in the village. The population density was 1,640.0 inhabitants per square mile (633.2/km2). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 760.0 per square mile (293.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.3% White, 2.4% Native American, and 1.2% from two or more races.
There were 32 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: Ritchey (Misuri) para niños
