Jennings, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jennings, Missouri
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Top: Business in Jennings; bottom left: River Roads Mall (demolished); bottom right: Church in Jennings
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Location of Jennings, Missouri
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Missouri | |
| County | St. Louis | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,895 | |
| • Density | 3,454.33/sq mi (1,333.67/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
63136
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| Area code(s) | 314 | |
| FIPS code | 29-37178 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395465 | |
Jennings is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. According to the 2020 census, about 12,895 people live there.
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History of Jennings
Jennings was named after a man named James Jennings. He was a farmer and merchant who moved to the area in 1839.
In 1855, a railway line was built through the middle of James Jennings's land. The first business in the area was the Seed Dry Plate Company, started in 1883. This company later moved to Rochester, New York, around 1911.
After World War II, the area grew a lot. Jennings officially became a city in 1946.
Geography of Jennings
Jennings is located in St. Louis County, Missouri. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 3.70 square miles (9.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Population in Jennings
The population of Jennings has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| 1950 | 15,282 | — | |
| 1960 | 19,965 | 30.6% | |
| 1970 | 19,379 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 16,934 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 15,905 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 15,469 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 14,712 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 12,895 | −12.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 12,895 people living in Jennings. Most people in Jennings are Black or African-American, making up about 91% of the population. About 5.45% of the people were white. Smaller groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races.
There were 6,484 households in Jennings. About 22% of these households had children under 18 years old. Many households (59.2%) were led by a female with no husband present.
The average age of people in Jennings was 40.3 years. About 25.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.6% of the population was 65 years or older.
2010 Census Information
In the 2010 census, there were 14,712 people living in Jennings. At that time, about 89.8% of the people were African American, and 8.5% were White.
There were 5,847 households. About 36.4% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.51 people.
The median age in 2010 was 35.2 years. About 27% of residents were under 18. Also, 10.7% of residents were 65 or older. There were more females (55.5%) than males (44.5%) in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Jennings (Misuri) para niños
