Ritchey Population

2010–2026

72

2026 projection

9.1% since 2020 (increase)

020406080100201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Ritchey. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267200.00%
20257200.00%
202472+11.41%
20237100.00%
20227100.00%
202171+57.58%
202066-11.49%
201967-22.90%
201869-11.43%
201770-22.78%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Ritchey is growing faster than Missouri, and slower than Newton County and the U.S.

  • Newton County+6.1%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Ritchey+2.9%
  • Missouri+1.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Ritchey Demographics

32.5median age

Median age

Female31.5 yrs
Male33.5 yrs

Adults

46
14 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults32 other adults

Sex

Female 50% · 31Male 50% · 31

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 0.62 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Ritchey Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%55%42%
Never married33%25%39%
Divorced13%20%8%
Widowed7%0%12%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201