Ritzville, Washington
Ritzville: small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA
About
Ritzville is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,673. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,641 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Ritzville
| Population | 1,641 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Adams County |
| Postal code | 99169 |
| Phone Area Codes | 509 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.1276,-118.3800 |
| Altitude | 5,965 feet / 1818, 554 meters |
| Capital city | Ritzville is capital of Adams County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 22:42:29 (14th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -1.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ritzville is located at 47°7'39"N 118°22'48"W (47.1275500, -118.3799900).
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Official website of Ritzville
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ritzville decreased by 1.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,673 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,683 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,681 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,686 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,678 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,669 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,637 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,652 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,649 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,654 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,641 | -0.79% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Ritzville
1City of Ritzville Park
Ritzville, WA 99169 View details
Phone: +15096591930 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Ritzville
1Ritzville City Hall
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169 View details
Phone: +15096591930 | Website available
2Ritzville Fire Department
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169 View details
Phone: +15096591930
People born in Ritzville (7)
People born in Ritzville, including businessman Steven Rogel, theologian James Luther Adams, politician Dick King, .
More notable people
- Otto Amen (American politician) he was born in 22/07/1912
- Harold W. Zent (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1900
- Sally Dyck (Bishop)
- Loren G. McCollom (American military personnel) he was born in 15/04/1914
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ritzville, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTZ | Ritzville, Washington | 1503 South Smittys Blvd. | BUS |
| MLK | Moses Lake, Washington | 1819 East Kittleson Road | BUS |
| CFX | Colfax, Washington | 610 South Main St. | BUS |
| EPH | Ephrata | 24 Alder St NW | RAIL |
| EPR | Ephrata, WA | 1352 Basin Street SW | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Ritzville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ritzvill Post Office | Ritzville (WA) | 99169 |
Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Othello | 8,454 | City |
| Lind | 555 | Town of the United States |
| Washtucna | 204 | Town of the United States |
| Hatton | 106 | Town in Adams County, Washington, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Ritzville distances to largest Washington cities