Green Park, Missouri

Green Park, Missouri
City
Location of Green Park, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°31′27″N 90°20′12″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	St. Louis
Area [1]
• Total	1.32 sq mi (3.41 km^2)
• Land	1.31 sq mi (3.39 km^2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km^2)
Elevation [2]	535 ft (163 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,705
• Density	2,066.46/sq mi (797.91/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	63123[3]
Area code	314
FIPS code	29-29324[4]
GNIS feature ID	2394977[2]
Website	www.cityofgreenpark.com

Green Park is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,622 at the 2010 census.^[5]

Geography

GAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.35 square miles (3.50 km²), all land.^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2000	2,666		—
2010	2,622		−1.7%
2020	2,705		3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census^[8] of 2010, there were 2,622 people, 1,001 households, and 730 families living in the city. The population density was 1,942.2 inhabitants per square mile (749.9/km²). There were 1,034 housing units at an average density of 765.9 per square mile (295.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 1.4% African American, 3.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 1,001 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.1% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[4] of 2000, there were 2,666 people, 961 households, and 720 families living in the city. The population density was 1,909.0 inhabitants per square mile (737.1/km²). There were 985 housing units at an average density of 705.3 per square mile (272.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.86% White, 0.04% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 961 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,069, and the median income for a family was $55,431. Males had a median income of $43,021 versus $29,934 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,414. 3.1% of the population and 0.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, none under the age of 18 and 10.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education

• St. Louis County Library operated the Tesson-Ferry Branch in Green Park. The Tesson-Ferry branch was closed in 2015 and subsequently demolished.^[9][10]
• Green Park is located within the Mehlville School District and Lindbergh School District.

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Green Park, Missouri
3. "Green Park MO ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Green Park city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
9. "Tesson Ferry Branch Archived 2009-07-29 at the Wayback Machine." St. Louis County Library. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
10. "Green Park City, Missouri^{[permanent dead link‍]}." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.

External links

• City of Green Park official website