St. John, Missouri facts for kids
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St. John, Missouri
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St. Charles Rock Rd., St. John, May 2013
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Location of St. John, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,643 |
| • Density | 4,665.03/sq mi (1,801.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-64478 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396495 |
St. John or Saint John is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is a few miles southeast of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The main shopping area is found along St. Charles Rock Road.
In 2020, about 6,643 people lived in St. John.
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History of St. John
St. John has a long history. In the past, it had rules that are no longer allowed today. These rules meant that certain groups of people were not permitted to stay in town after sunset.
Geography of St. John
St. John is located in St. Louis County. The city covers a total area of about 1.42 square miles (3.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Neighboring Cities
St. John is surrounded by several other communities. Knowing these helps you understand where St. John is on a map.
- To the north, you'll find Berkeley and Woodson Terrace.
- To the west is Breckenridge Hills.
- To the east is Bel-Ridge.
- To the south, you'll find Overland and an area called Unincorporated Midland township.
- Charlack is also nearby.
Population and People
The number of people living in St. John has changed over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 149 | — | |
| 1950 | 2,499 | — | |
| 1960 | 7,342 | 193.8% | |
| 1970 | 8,960 | 22.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,854 | −12.3% | |
| 1990 | 7,466 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 6,871 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 6,517 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 6,643 | 1.9% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 6,643 residents. The population was made up of different groups of people. About 49.2% of residents were non-Hispanic White. About 31.7% were African American. Around 1.9% were Asian, and 0.4% were Native American. About 6.3% were from other races, and 8.6% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 10.7% of the population.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 6,517 people living in St. John. There were 2,624 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 4,589 people per square mile.
About 32.1% of households had children under 18. Around 37.8% were married couples. About 19.1% had a female head of household without a husband. About 6.3% had a male head of household without a wife.
The average age of people in the city was 36.3 years. About 24.1% of residents were under 18. About 12.3% were 65 years or older. The population was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
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See also
In Spanish: St. John (Misuri) para niños
