Velda Village Hills, Missouri facts for kids
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Velda Village Hills, Missouri
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Location of Velda Village_Hills, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 881 |
| • Density | 7,341.67/sq mi (2,835.93/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 | 29-75814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400050 |
Velda Village Hills is a small city located in the northeastern part of St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,055 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 881.
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Geography of Velda Village Hills
Velda Village Hills is found at a specific spot on the map: 38°41′32″N 90°17′13″W / 38.69222°N 90.28694°W. This means it's in the northern part of the Earth, west of the Prime Meridian.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Velda Village Hills is known for being a very crowded place in Missouri. Nearly 9,000 people live in every square mile of the city.
Population and People
The number of people living in Velda Village Hills has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,527 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,365 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,205 | −11.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,432 | 18.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,315 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,090 | −17.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,055 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 881 | −16.5% | |
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Who Lives in Velda Village Hills?
The census helps us understand the different groups of people living in Velda Village Hills. In 2010, there were 1,055 people living in 427 homes. About 295 of these were families.
Most people in the city were African American, making up about 98.5% of the population. A small number of people were White (0.9%) or from two or more races (0.7%).
The average age of people in Velda Village Hills in 2010 was 44.2 years.
- About 21.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 20% were 65 years old or older.
- More females lived in the city (57.6%) than males (42.4%).
Police Services
Police protection for Velda Village Hills is provided by a special agreement with the North County Police Cooperative. They help keep the city safe.
See also
In Spanish: Velda Village Hills (Misuri) para niños
