Velda City, Missouri facts for kids
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Velda City, Missouri
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Location of Velda City, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,188 |
| • Density | 7,288.34/sq mi (2,813.83/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 | 29-75796 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397122 |
| Website | http://veldacity.org |
Velda City is a small city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,188 people lived there. It is known for being a very densely populated area.
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Velda City's Location and Size
Velda City is a very small place. It covers about 0.42 square kilometers (or 0.16 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
This city is special because it has the most people living in a small space compared to any other city in Missouri. This means it is very densely populated!
How Many People Live in Velda City?
The number of people living in Velda City has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 495 | — | |
| 1950 | 480 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 524 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,112 | 303.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,979 | −6.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,597 | −19.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,616 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,420 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,188 | −16.3% | |
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Velda City Population in 2020
In 2020, the U.S. Census counted 1,188 people living in Velda City. Most residents were African American. A smaller number of people identified as White, Native American, Asian, or multiracial.
About 1.77% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
Velda City Population in 2010
The 2010 census found 1,420 people living in Velda City. There were 578 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
About 34.6% of these households had children under 18. Many households were led by a single parent. The average household had about 2.46 people.
The average age of people in Velda City was 37 years old. About 25.7% of residents were under 18, and 14.6% were 65 or older. More females lived in the city than males.
See also
In Spanish: Velda City (Misuri) para niños
