Black Jack, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Black Jack, Missouri
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Location of Black Jack, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.61 sq mi (6.75 km2) |
| • Land | 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,634 |
| • Density | 2,565.35/sq mi (990.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63033
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| Area code(s) | 314 |
| FIPS code | 29-06004 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394179 |
| Website | cityofblackjack.com |
Black Jack is a city in Missouri, United States. It is a suburb located in the northern part of St. Louis County. In 2010, about 6,929 people lived there.
The name 'Black Jack' comes from a group of blackjack oak trees that grew near where the town first started. A post office was opened here in 1872, but it closed in 1906.
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Where is Black Jack?
Black Jack covers about 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Who Lives in Black Jack?
Population Over the Years
The number of people living in Black Jack has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 4,145 | — | |
| 1980 | 5,293 | 27.7% | |
| 1990 | 6,131 | 15.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,792 | 10.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,929 | 2.0% | |
| 2020 | 6,634 | −4.3% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 6,929 people living in Black Jack. There were 2,591 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 1,797 of these were families.
The city had about 2,809 housing units. Most people in Black Jack were African American (81.2%). White people made up 16.3% of the population. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.5%) had children under 18 living with them. About 42.6% were married couples. Some households (21.4%) had a female head with no husband present. About 10.6% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age in the city was 40.9 years. About 23.4% of residents were under 18. About 16.1% were 65 years or older. More than half of the population (55.1%) was female, and 44.9% was male.
See also
In Spanish: Black Jack (Misuri) para niños
