Velda City is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Velda City has a 2024 population of 1,264. Velda City is currently growing at a rate of 1.53% annually and its population has increased by 6.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,188 in 2020.
The average household income in Velda City is $47,929 with a poverty rate of 16.58%. The median age in Velda City is 34.2 years: 41.4 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Velda City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,187 | 96.43% |
| Other race | 17 | 1.38% |
| White | 15 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.73% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 496 | 2.48 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Female | 183 | 2.9 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Non Family | 170 | 1.12 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 131 | 3.66 | 87 | 13 |
| Male | 12 | 2.58 | 75 | 25 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 6.88% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 8.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 84 | 11.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 2.83% |
| High School Graduate | 292 | 39.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 2.43% |
| Some College | 215 | 29.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 711 | 647 | 101 |
| White | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Other Race | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,964 | $0 | $33,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,242 | $34,777 | $27,031 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,306 | $33,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,597 | $35,833 | $31,731 |
| Some College | $33,462 | $36,389 | $28,929 |
$33,597
Average Earnings
$35,833
Average Male
$31,731
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.01% of Velda City residents speak only English, while 1.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,168 | 179 | 15.33% |
| Other | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Asian | 9 | 5 | 55.56% |
16.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.5%
Male Poverty Rate
17.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Velda City is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Velda City is Black, with 15.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.84% |
| Some College | 16.73% |
| High School | 2.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 93.33% |
| Female Employed | 8.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,700 | $54,738 |
| Households | $43,125 | $47,929 |
| Married Families | $72,639 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,015 | $34,829 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
22.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
95
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 95 | 10.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.46%
Born in Velda City
98.21%
Native Born
1.79%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
98.21% of Velda City residents were born in the United States, with 85.46% having been born in Missouri. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,359 | 19 | 1.42% |
| 2028 | 1,340 | 19 | 1.44% |
| 2027 | 1,321 | 19 | 1.46% |
| 2026 | 1,302 | 19 | 1.48% |
| 2025 | 1,283 | 19 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 1,264 | 19 | 1.53% |
| 2023 | 1,245 | 24 | 1.97% |
| 2022 | 1,221 | 44 | 3.74% |
| 2021 | 1,177 | -11 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 1,188 | -174 | -12.78% |
| 2019 | 1,362 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 1,368 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 1,374 | -8 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 1,382 | -11 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 1,393 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 1,398 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 1,400 | -6 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 1,406 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,407 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 1,410 | 0 | 0% |