Cool Valley, Missouri facts for kids
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Cool Valley, Missouri
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Location of Cool Valley, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,039 |
| • Density | 2,268.56/sq mi (874.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63121
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| Area code(s) | 314 |
| FIPS code | 29-16228 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393626 |
Cool Valley is a small city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Greater St. Louis area in the United States. In 2020, about 1,039 people lived there.
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Where is Cool Valley Located?
Cool Valley is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Cool Valley?
The number of people living in Cool Valley has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,492 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,059 | 38.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,084 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,407 | −32.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,081 | −23.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,196 | 10.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,039 | −13.1% | |
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Cool Valley's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 1,039 residents. Most people identified as Black or African American. About 9.82% of residents were White. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 3.46% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 233 | 140 | 102 | 21.55% | 11.71% | 9.82% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 822 | 1,010 | 858 | 76.04% | 84.45% | 82.58% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.09% | 0.25% | 0.29% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0.09% | 0.42% | 0.38% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 3 | 7 | 8 | 0.28% | 0.59% | 0.77% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 17 | 28 | 28 | 1.57% | 2.34% | 2.69% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4 | 3 | 36 | 0.37% | 0.25% | 3.46% |
| Total | 1,081 | 1,196 | 1,039 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Cool Valley's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,196 people living in Cool Valley. They lived in 440 households. About 36.6% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.72 people. The average family had 3.34 people.
The average age in the city was 36.2 years. About 28% of residents were under 18. About 11.5% were 65 or older. More females lived in the city (54.6%) than males (45.4%).
Police Services
Cool Valley gets its police services from the nearby Normandy Police Department. This means the Normandy police help keep Cool Valley safe.
What About Jobs and Businesses?
In 2007, a big company called Express Scripts opened its main office in Cool Valley. It is located near the University of Missouri–St. Louis. This company employs about 4,500 people in the area. They have a large building and plan to add more jobs in the future.
Schools in Cool Valley
The Ferguson-Florissant School District serves the students in Cool Valley. Cool Valley Elementary School is located right in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Cool Valley (Misuri) para niños
