Ridgely, Missouri
village in Platte County, Missouri, United States
Ridgely is a village in Platte County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ridgely had a population of 95. It lies within the Kansas City metropolitan area.
History
A post office called Ridgely was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1902. The community most likely was so named on account of its lofty elevation.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.44 square miles (3.73 km2), all land.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 104 people, 38 households, and 31 families living in the village. The population density was 72.2 inhabitants per square mile (27.9/km2). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 28.5 per square mile (11.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.
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