Gate District, St. Louis
Neighborhood of St. Louis in Missouri, US
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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 | |
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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 | 7 |
| Government | |
| • Aldermen | Alisha Sonnier |
| 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
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]
| 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% |
