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Vinita Terrace, Missouri
Former Village
Vinita Terrace sign, March 2014
Vinita Terrace sign, March 2014
Location of Vinita Terrace, Missouri
Location of Vinita Terrace, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County St. Louis
Area
 • Total 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
 • Land 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 277
 • Estimate 
(2016)
276
 • Density 4,600/sq mi (1,730/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 29-76264
GNIS feature ID 0756855

Vinita Terrace was a small village in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. It was home to 277 people when the 2010 census was taken. This village no longer exists as a separate place.

Becoming Part of Vinita Park

On November 8, 2016, people living in Vinita Terrace and its neighbor, Vinita Park, voted to join together. They decided to become one larger town called the City of Vinita Park. This change officially happened on May 10, 2017.

Where Vinita Terrace Was Located

Vinita Terrace was located in St. Louis County, Missouri. Its exact spot on a map was 38°41′6″N 90°19′47″W / 38.68500°N 90.32972°W / 38.68500; -90.32972.

The village was quite small. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area was about 0.16 square kilometers (0.06 square miles). All of this area was land, with no water.

Population Changes Over Time

The population of Vinita Terrace changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people lived there during different census counts:

  • 1950: 389 people
  • 1960: 382 people
  • 1970: 344 people
  • 1980: 349 people
  • 1990: 338 people
  • 2000: 292 people
  • 2010: 277 people

As you can see, the number of people living in Vinita Terrace slowly decreased over many decades.

Who Lived in Vinita Terrace in 2010

The last official count before the merger was the census of 2010. At that time, 277 people lived in Vinita Terrace. These people lived in 108 households, and 73 of these were families.

The village had a mix of different groups of people:

  • About 22.7% of the people were White.
  • About 72.9% were African American.
  • A small number were Asian (0.4%) or from other races (0.4%).
  • About 3.6% of the people were of two or more races.
  • About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average household had about 2.56 people. The average family had about 3.07 people.

Age and Gender in 2010

The average age of people in Vinita Terrace in 2010 was about 39.3 years old.

  • About 22.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 26.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 32.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 11.2% were 65 years old or older.

When it came to gender, about 45.1% of the people were male and 54.9% were female.

See also

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