Town in Georgia, United States
| Riddleville, Georgia | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 32°54′24″N 82°39′52″W / 32.90667°N 82.66444°W / 32.90667; -82.66444 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ken Westbrook |
| • Riddleville City Council |
List of Members
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| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 104.44/sq mi (40.31/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-65156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332852 |
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. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Riddleville as a town in 1859.
Geography
Riddleville is located at 32°54′24″N 82°39′52″W / 32.90667°N 82.66444°W / 32.90667; -82.66444 (32.906541, -82.664385). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km), of which 0.8 square miles (2.1 km) 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 | |||
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
- "RIDDLEVILLE". Georgia Municipal Association. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- "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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| County seat: Sandersville | ||
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| Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) | |
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| Central Savannah River Area of Georgia and South Carolina | |