Concord, Missouri facts for kids
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Concord, Missouri
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Location of Concord, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.50 sq mi (14.24 km2) |
| • Land | 5.50 sq mi (14.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,668 |
| • Density | 3,214.70/sq mi (1,241.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-16030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393386 |
Concord is a place in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a recognized area where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 17,668 people lived in Concord. It is important not to confuse Concord with Concord Township. While they share some land, their borders are not exactly the same.
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Where is Concord Located?
Concord is in the state of Missouri. It covers an area of about 5.5 square miles (14.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Highways Shape Concord
Concord is mostly surrounded by major roads. These include Interstate 255, U.S. Route 67 (also known as Lindbergh Boulevard), Route 21 (Tesson Ferry Road), and Route 30 (Gravois Road). Another big highway, Interstate 270, cuts through the southern part of Concord.
Neighboring Areas Around Concord
Concord is close to several other communities:
- Sappington CDP is to the west.
- Grantwood Village is to the north.
- Affton CDP and Lakeshire are to the northeast.
- Green Park and Mehlville CDP are to the east.
Who Lives in Concord?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 21,217 | — | |
| 1980 | 20,896 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 19,859 | −5.0% | |
| 2000 | 16,689 | −16.0% | |
| 2010 | 16,421 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 17,668 | 7.6% | |
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According to information from the year 2000, there were 16,689 people living in Concord. These people lived in 6,926 homes. Many different kinds of people make up the community. Most families in Concord have a good income.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Concord has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table above. In 2020, the population was 17,668 people.
Age Groups in Concord
In 2000, about 20.6% of the people in Concord were under 18 years old. About 21.3% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living in Concord was 44 years old.
ZIP Codes for Concord
Most of Concord uses the ZIP code 63128. However, a part of the northern area uses the 63123 ZIP code instead.
Schools in Concord
Concord is part of two main school districts:
- The Lindbergh School District covers the northern part of Concord.
- The Mehlville School District covers the southern part.
Only a few schools are actually located inside Concord itself. These include Mehlville's Washington Middle School and Trautwein Elementary School. Lindbergh's Concord Elementary is in a nearby area called Sappington.
Students living in the Lindbergh district go to Lindbergh High School. Students in the Mehlville district go to Mehlville High School.
See also
In Spanish: Concord (Misuri) para niños
