Summary
The Gate District is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. The Gate District is defined as the area between Chouteau Avenue and Interstate 44 on the north and south and between South Jefferson Avenue and South Grand Boulevard on the east and west. This area is just south of the central corridor and west of Lafayette Square. The term Gate was added to define this neighborhood due to the number of ironclad gates lining the streets. Today, the neighborhood is the subject of increased gentrification.[citation needed]
The Gate District | |
|---|---|
 The entrance to the Gate District on Compton Avenue. | |
 Location (red) of the Gate District within St. Louis | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| City | St. Louis |
| Wards | 6, 19 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,419 |
| • Density | 5,300/sq mi (2,000/km2) |
| ZIP code(s) | Part of 63104 |
| Area code(s) | 314 |
| Website | stlouis-mo.gov |
Demographics edit
In 2020 The Gate District's racial makeup was 72.5% Black, 19.2% White, 0.1% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 5.1% Two or More Races, and 1.1% Some Other Race. 3.0% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.[2]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,403 | — |
| 2000 | 3,491 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 3,456 | −1.0% |
| 2020 | 3,419 | −1.1% |
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| Racial composition | 2000[4] | 2010[5] | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.1% | 14.4% | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 86.7% | 82.0% | 72.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
Neighborhoods edit
The Gate District is subdivided into four neighborhoods:[6]
- Buder Park
- Eads Park
- Lafayette Terrace
- St. Vincent
References edit
- ^ 2020 Census Neighborhood Results
- ^ "City of St. Louis" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-09-15.
- ^ "Census". Archived from the original on 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ "The City of St. Louis Missouri". City of St. Louis.
- ^ "The City of St. Louis Missouri". City of St. Louis. Archived from the original on 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ The Gate District: Map
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