Franz Park | |
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 Antique store on McCausland Avenue, Franz Park, April 2011 | |
 Location (red) of Franz Park within St. Louis | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| City | St. Louis |
| Wards | 24 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Population (2020) [1] | |
| • Total | 2,260 |
| • Density | 5,400/sq mi (2,100/km2) |
| ZIP code(s) | Part of 63139 |
| Area code(s) | 314 |
| Website | stlouis-mo.gov |
Franz Park is a neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,621 | — |
| 2010 | 2,442 | −6.8% |
| 2020 | 2,260 | −7.5% |
In 2020 Franz Park's racial makeup was 80.4% White, 6.0% Black, 0.2% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 7.7% Two or More Races, and 2.8% Some Other Race. 5.0% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin. [2]
| Racial composition | 2000 [3] | 2010 [4] | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.7% | 86.2% | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 2.1% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% |
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Coordinates: 38°37′21″N90°18′16″W / 38.6226°N 90.3044°W
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