Dellwood, Missouri facts for kids
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Dellwood, Missouri
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Location of Dellwood, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,914 |
| • Density | 4,738.67/sq mi (1,830.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63135, 63136
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| Area code(s) | 314 |
| FIPS code | 29-19018 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394504 |
Dellwood is a city located in the northern part of St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,914 people lived there. The main part of Dellwood is found where West Florissant Avenue and Chambers Road meet.
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Geography of Dellwood
Dellwood covers a total land area of about 1.03 square miles (2.68 square kilometers). The city does not have any water areas within its borders.
Understanding Dellwood's Population
This section helps us learn about the people who live in Dellwood. We can see how the number of people has changed over time.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 4,720 | — | |
| 1970 | 7,137 | 51.2% | |
| 1980 | 6,200 | −13.1% | |
| 1990 | 5,245 | −15.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,255 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,025 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,914 | −2.2% | |
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Dellwood's Population in 2020
The US Census collects information about everyone living in the country. This table shows the different groups of people who lived in Dellwood in 2000, 2010, and 2020.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 2,068 | 894 | 503 | 39.35% | 17.79% | 10.24% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3,056 | 3,967 | 4,160 | 58.15% | 78.95% | 84.66% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 15 | 21 | 7 | 0.29% | 0.42% | 0.14% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 34 | 20 | 39 | 0.65% | 0.40% | 0.79% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 8 | 6 | 14 | 0.15% | 0.12% | 0.28% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 56 | 77 | 119 | 1.07% | 1.53% | 2.42% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18 | 40 | 71 | 0.34% | 0.80% | 1.44% |
| Total | 5,255 | 5,025 | 4,914 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Dellwood's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 5,025 people living in Dellwood. These people lived in 1,834 homes, and 1,336 of these were families. The city had about 4,879 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Dellwood were African American (79.2%). About 18.0% were White. Smaller groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (42.8%) had children under 18 living there. About 32.5% of homes were married couples. Some homes (34.1%) had a female head of household with no husband. The average home had 2.74 people.
The average age of people in Dellwood was 34.6 years old. About 29.1% of residents were under 18. About 8.9% were 65 years or older. More females lived in Dellwood (55.5%) than males (44.5%).
Police Services in Dellwood
Since early 2012, the city of Dellwood has received its police services from the St. Louis County Police Department. This means Dellwood no longer has its own police force. Police cars used in Dellwood by the St. Louis County Police are specially marked for the city.
See also
In Spanish: Dellwood (Misuri) para niños
