Velda City, Missouri

City in Missouri, United States

Velda City, Missouri

City

Location of Velda City, Missouri

Coordinates: 38°41′39″N 90°17′36″W﻿ / ﻿38.69417°N 90.29333°W﻿ / 38.69417; -90.29333
Country| United States
State| Missouri
County| St. Louis
Government

• Mayor| Melda Bernard Collins
• City Clerk| Valarie Gardner
Area

[1]

• Total

| 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
• Land| 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
• Water| 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation

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| 607 ft (185 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 1,188
• Density| 7,288.34/sq mi (2,813.83/km2)
Time zone| UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code|

63121[3]

Area code| 314
FIPS code| 29-75796[4]
GNIS feature ID| 2397122[2]
Website| http://veldacity.org

Velda City is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,420 at the 2010 census.[5]

## Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land.[6]

Velda City has the highest population density of any municipality in Missouri.[citation needed]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1940| 495| | —
1950| 480| | −3.0%
1960| 524| | 9.2%
1970| 2,112| | 303.1%
1980| 1,979| | −6.3%
1990| 1,597| | −19.3%
2000| 1,616| | 1.2%
2010| 1,420| | −12.1%
2020| 1,188| | −16.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

### 2020 census

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Velda City, Missouri – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[8] | Pop 2010[9] | Pop 2020[10] | % 2000  | % 2010  | % 2020

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White alone (NH)  | 49  | 42  | 29  | 3.03%  | 2.96%  | 2.44%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 1,543  | 1,353  | 1,090  | 95.48%  | 95.28%  | 91.75%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 0  | 1  | 3  | 0.00%  | 0.07%  | 0.25%
Asian alone (NH)  | 0  | 1  | 2  | 0.00%  | 0.07%  | 0.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0.00%  | 0.00%  | 0.00%
Other race alone (NH)  | 0  | 0  | 9  | 0.00%  | 0.00%  | 0.76%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)  | 10  | 16  | 34  | 0.62%  | 1.13%  | 2.86%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 14  | 7  | 21  | 0.87%  | 0.49%  | 1.77%
Total | 1,616 | 1,420 | 1,188 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%

### 2010 census

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As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 1,420 people, 578 households, and 363 families living in the city. The population density was 8,875.0 inhabitants per square mile (3,426.7/km2). There were 654 housing units at an average density of 4,087.5 per square mile (1,578.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 3.0% White, 95.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 578 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 18.7% were married couples living together, 37.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.6% male and 56.4% female.

### 2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,616 people, 610 households, and 428 families living in the city. The population density was 9,872.8 inhabitants per square mile (3,811.9/km2). There were 670 housing units at an average density of 4,093.3 per square mile (1,580.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.04% African American, 3.09% White, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 610 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.5% were married couples living together, 35.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $31,652. Males had a median income of $27,768 versus $26,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,009. About 15.9% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 23.3% of those age 65 or over.

## Education

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It is in the Normandy Schools Collaborative school district.[12] The comprehensive high school of the district is Normandy High School.

## References

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1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Velda City, Missouri
3. ^ "Velda City MO ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Velda City city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Velda City city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
9. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Velda City city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
10. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Velda City city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
12. ^ Geography Division (January 12, 2021). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: St. Louis County, MO (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 2 (PDF p. 3/5). Archived (PDF) from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2025. \- Text list

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Municipalities and communities of St. Louis County, Missouri, United States

County seat: Clayton

Cities|

* Ballwin
* Bella Villa
* Bellefontaine Neighbors
* Bellerive Acres
* Bel-Nor
* Bel-Ridge
* Berkeley
* Beverly Hills
* Black Jack
* Breckenridge Hills
* Brentwood
* Bridgeton
* Charlack
* Chesterfield
* Clarkson Valley
* Clayton
* Cool Valley
* Country Club Hills
* Crestwood
* Creve Coeur
* Crystal Lake Park
* Dellwood
* Des Peres
* Edmundson
* Ellisville
* Eureka
* Fenton
* Ferguson
* Flordell Hills
* Florissant
* Frontenac
* Glendale
* Green Park
* Greendale
* Hazelwood
* Huntleigh
* Jennings
* Kinloch
* Kirkwood
* Ladue
* Lakeshire
* Manchester
* Maplewood
* Maryland Heights
* Moline Acres
* Normandy
* Northwoods
* Oakland
* Olivette
* Overland
* Pacific‡
* Pagedale
* Pasadena Hills
* Pine Lawn
* Richmond Heights
* Rock Hill
* Shrewsbury
* St. Ann
* St. John
* Sunset Hills
* Town and Country
* University City
* Valley Park
* Velda City
* Vinita Park
* Warson Woods
* Webster Groves
* Wellston
* Wildwood
* Winchester
* Woodson Terrace

Map of Missouri highlighting Saint Louis County

Towns|

* Grantwood Village

Villages|

* Calverton Park
* Champ
* Country Life Acres
* Hanley Hills
* Hillsdale
* Marlborough
* Norwood Court
* Pasadena Park
* Riverview
* Sycamore Hills
* Twin Oaks
* Uplands Park
* Velda Village Hills
* Westwood
* Wilbur Park

CDPs|

* Affton
* Castle Point
* Concord
* Glasgow Village
* Lemay
* Mehlville
* Oakville
* Old Jamestown
* Sappington
* Spanish Lake
* St. George

Other
communities|

* Ascalon
* Carsonville
* Earth City
* Glencoe
* Grover
* Mackenzie
* Peerless Park
* Pond
* Sherman
* Times Beach
* Vinita Terrace

Townships|

* Airport
* Bonhomme
* Chesterfield
* Clayton
* Concord
* Creve Coeur
* Ferguson
* Florissant
* Gravois
* Hadley
* Jefferson
* Lafayette
* Lemay
* Lewis and Clark
* Maryland Heights
* Meramec
* Midland
* Missouri River
* Normandy
* Northwest
* Norwood
* Oakville
* Queeny
* Spanish Lake
* St. Ferdinand
* Tesson Ferry
* University
* Wildhorse

Footnotes|

* ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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