Ricketts is a city located in Crawford County Iowa. Ricketts has a 2024 population of 103. Ricketts is currently declining at a rate of -1.9% annually and its population has decreased by -5.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 109 in 2020.
The average household income in Ricketts is $51,866 with a poverty rate of 20.34%. The median age in Ricketts is 61.4 years: 36.7 years for males, and 72.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ricketts was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 98.31% |
| Other race | 1 | 1.69% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 38 | 1.55 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 22 | 1.05 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 10 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 6 | 1.33 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.25
Average Family Size
1.55
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 6.52% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 6.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1 | 2.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 28 | 60.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 2.17% |
| Some College | 10 | 21.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 41 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.22%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Ricketts residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 10 | 17.54% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
20.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.32%
Male Poverty Rate
9.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ricketts is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ricketts is White, with 17.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| Some College | 7.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Employed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 7.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,333 | $93,438 |
| Households | - | $51,866 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,250 | $21,636 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 4 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 19.23% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.3%
Labor Force Participation
32.1%
Employment Rate
29.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.83%
Born in Ricketts
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.31% of Ricketts residents were born in the United States, with 89.83% having been born in Iowa. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 97 | -1 | -1.02% |
| 2028 | 98 | -1 | -1.01% |
| 2027 | 99 | -2 | -1.98% |
| 2026 | 101 | -1 | -0.98% |
| 2025 | 102 | -1 | -0.97% |
| 2024 | 103 | -2 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 105 | -1 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 106 | -1 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 107 | -2 | -1.83% |
| 2020 | 109 | -27 | -19.85% |
| 2019 | 136 | -1 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 137 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 137 | -1 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 138 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 138 | -6 | -4.17% |
| 2014 | 144 | -3 | -2.04% |
| 2013 | 147 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 147 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 146 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 146 | 0 | 0% |