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Velda City

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.163
State:
Missouri

Velda City is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. Velda City has a 2026 population of 1,323. Velda City is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually and its population has increased by 11.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,187 in 2020.

The median household income in Velda City is $37,105 with a poverty rate of 21.64%. The median age in Velda City is 32.7 years: 37.3 years for males, and 32.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 63.1 males.

1.3K
Total Population
8,116
Density (mi²)
23 1.77%
Growth

Velda City Population

Velda City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,323231.77%
20251,300221.72%
20241,278292.32%
20231,249282.29%
20221,221453.83%
20211,176-11-0.93%
20201,187-2-0.17%
20191,362-6-0.44%
20181,368-6-0.44%
20171,374-8-0.58%
20161,382-11-0.79%
20151,393-5-0.36%
20141,398-2-0.14%
20131,400-6-0.43%
20121,406-1-0.07%
20111,407-13-0.92%
20101,41000%

Median Age

Overall: 32.7 years
Female: 32.4 years
Male: 37.3 years

Velda City Adults

There are 853 adults, (191 of whom are seniors) in Velda City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 710 (61.3%)
Male: 448 (38.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Velda City includes 93.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for White, other race, Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,08893.96%
White272.33%
Other race211.81%
Asian110.95%
Two or more races110.95%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race211.81%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,08893.96%
White272.33%
Asian110.95%
Two or more races110.95%

Velda City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Velda City 's average per capita income is $32,877. Household income levels show a median of $37,105. The poverty rate stands at 21.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$68,750-
Families$48,514$50,674
Households$37,105$44,661
Non Families$32,188$33,852

$32,877

Average Income

$37,105

Median Household Income

21.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)