Riddleville, Georgia | |
|---|---|
 Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 32°54′24″N 82°39′52″W / 32.90667°N 82.66444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 104.44/sq mi (40.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-65156[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332852[3] |
Riddleville is a town in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 80 in 2020.
History
The community was named after Anderson Riddle, the original owner of the town site.[4] The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Riddleville as a town in 1859.[5]
Geography
Riddleville is located at 32°54′24″N 82°39′52″W / 32.90667°N 82.66444°W (32.906541, -82.664385).[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), of which 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) is land and 1.28% is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 195 | — | |
| 1900 | 178 | — | |
| 1910 | 140 | −21.3% | |
| 1920 | 149 | 6.4% | |
| 1930 | 121 | −18.8% | |
| 1940 | 115 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 106 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 111 | 4.7% | |
| 1970 | 143 | 28.8% | |
| 1980 | 154 | 7.7% | |
| 1990 | 79 | −48.7% | |
| 2000 | 124 | 57.0% | |
| 2010 | 96 | −22.6% | |
| 2020 | 80 | −16.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
At the 2000 census there were 124 people, 39 households, and 34 families living in the town. By 2020, its population was 80.
See also
References
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 188. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ↑ "Riddleville". GeorgiaInfo. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Washington County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Georgia highlighting Washington County | |
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