Wydown/Skinker | |
|---|---|
 Memorial Presbyterian Church (foreground) and the Missouri Historical Society (aft, in a former synagogue) are both located in the small neighborhood of Wydown/Skinker. | |
 Location (red) of Wydown/Skinker within St. Louis | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| City | St. Louis |
| Wards | 28 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,121 |
| • Density | 8,600/sq mi (3,300/km2) |
| ZIP code(s) | Part of 63105 |
| Area code(s) | 314 |
| Website | stlouis-mo.gov |
Wydown/Skinker is a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. Washington University in St. Louis is located just north of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is bounded by the city limits on the west, Forsyth Boulevard on the north, Forest Park (Skinker Blvd.) on the east and Clayton Avenue on the south.[2] The Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center is located in the Wydown/Skinker neighborhood.
Demographics[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,169 | — |
| 2000 | 1,056 | −9.7% |
| 2010 | 1,054 | −0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,121 | +6.4% |
| [3] | ||
In 2020 Wydown/Skinker's racial makeup was 73.4% White, 2.9% Black, 18.5% Asian, 4.6% Two or More Races, and 0.3% Some Other Race. 3.7% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.[4]
| Racial composition | 1990[5] | 2000[6] | 2010[7] | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 90.2% | 85.7% | 73.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 0% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 18.5% |
References[edit]
- ^ 2020 Census Neighborhood Results
- ^ Neighborhood Data Profile for Wydown/Skinker
- ^ "Census".
- ^ "City of St. Louis - Neighborhood Population & Demographics Census 2020 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data Release" (PDF). stlouis-mo.gov. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Wydown/Skinker Neighborhood Statistics". City of St. Louis.
- ^ "The City of St. Louis Missouri". City of St. Louis.
- ^ "The City of St. Louis Missouri". City of St. Louis.
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