Editing Maplewood, Missouri

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'''Maplewood''' is an inner-ring suburb of [[St. Louis]], located in [[St. Louis County, Missouri|St. Louis County]], [[Missouri]], United States.

==History==
Maplewood was established around the turn of the 20th century. Maplewood was one of the early suburbs of St. Louis. Located just outside the city limits, Maplewood was located at the end of one of [[Streetcars in St. Louis, Missouri|St. Louis's streetcar lines]] and was also located near major railroads.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Maplewood |url=https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/community/history/index.php |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=www.cityofmaplewood.com}}</ref>

It was built as a [[bedroom community]]. Advertising suggested that people should get away from the city (in an era of common and sooty commercial, industrial, and domestic [[coal]] burning) and enjoy the fresh air of less densely populated areas like Maplewood. Maplewood's historic residential areas were mostly built from 1900 to 1910 and a number of well-preserved homes remain. Several of these homes have remained in the same family for generations.

Maplewood is currently being revitalized by an influx of restaurants, businesses, and shops around Manchester Ave., Sutton Ave., and the [[Greenwood Historic District]].

Up until 2018, under a local [[nuisance]] ordinance, a person who called the police for [[domestic violence]] more than twice in 180 days could face [[eviction]]. In 2012, a woman was evicted from her home after she had called the police four times to request protection from physical assaults by her ex-boyfriend. She became homeless in the process. In 2017, the [[American Civil Liberties Union|ACLU]] filed a lawsuit on behalf of the victim, claiming that the Maplewood nuisance ordinance violated the [[First Amendment]] right to petition the government for assistance, as well as the rights to travel, equal protection and due process.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/rosetta-watson-maplewood-missouri-abuse_us_58ebece5e4b0ca64d91864f0? A Missouri Town Exiled A Woman For Calling The Police On Her Abusive Ex], Melissa Jeltsen, the Huffington Post, April 11, 2017</ref> In 2018, the ordinance was revised to eliminate language that allowed officials to fine or evict people who were victims of crime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benchaabane |first=Nassim |title=Evicting domestic violence victims is out in Maplewood |url=https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/evicting-domestic-violence-victims-is-out-in-maplewood/article_672c0f90-1161-51e0-b501-fc11061f9aa9.html |access-date=2019-05-23 |website=stltoday.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 2021, residents of Maplewood elected Nikylan Knapper as the city's first black mayor.<ref>{{cite news |last=Benchaabane |first=Nassim |date=April 7, 2021 |title=O'Fallon, Mo., mayor prevails; Maplewood elects first Black mayor |publisher=St. Louis Today |url=https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/ofallon-mo-mayor-prevails-maplewood-elects-first-black-mayor/article_a2939482-d94a-5ede-8b1c-a35e0239b163.html |accessdate=April 7, 2021}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.56|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1910= 4976
|1920= 7431
|1930= 12657
|1940= 12875
|1950= 13416
|1960= 12552
|1970= 12785
|1980= 10960
|1990= 9962
|2000= 9228
|2010= 8046
|2020= 8269
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-17 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 8,269 people, 4,345 households, and 1,762 families in Maplewood. The population density was 5,300.6 per square mile (2,041.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 4,724 housing units at an average density of 3,028.2 per square mile (1,166.4/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 73.64% (6,089) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 13.19% (1,091) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.28% (23) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.3% (273) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% (6) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.21% (100) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 8.31% (687) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 2.6% (206) of the population.

Of the 4,345 households, 21.4% had children under the age of 18; 23.6% were married couples living together; 41.7% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 51.2% consisted of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.8.

19.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 88.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-17|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $49,833 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,469) and the median family income was $71,939 (+/- $4,544). Males had a median income of $40,494 (+/- $13,044) versus $38,790 (+/- $1,407) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $38,922 (+/- $1,549). Approximately, 10.4% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.6% of those under the age of 18 and 18.6% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 8,046 people, 4,269 households, and 1,769 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|5,963.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,889 housing units at an average density of {{convert|3,403.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 74.1% White, 17.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 4,269 households 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 58.6% were non-families. 48.6% of households were one person and 6.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.78.

The age distribution was 19.1% under the age of 20, 9.1% from 20 to 24, 37.0% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% 65 or older. The median age was 34.7 years. The city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 9,228 people, 4,815 households, and 2,041 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|5,963.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,266 housing units at an average density of {{convert|3,403.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 76.16% White, 15.93% African American, 0.33% Native American, 4.23% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 4,815 households 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.1% were married couples living together, 81.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 5.6% were non-families. 4.5% of households were one person and 7.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.83.

The age distribution was 18.3% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 39.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

In 2000 The median household income was $29,151, and the median family income was $44,178. Males had a median income of $30,279 versus $24,025 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,087. About 10.6% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

==Government==
Since 1978, Maplewood has utilized a charter form of government with a council-manager government structure. The mayor of Maplewood is elected at large by the community and serves a three-year term.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Government |url=https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/government/index.php |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=www.cityofmaplewood.com}}</ref> As of April 2024, the current mayor is Barry Greenberg. The City Manager is the administrative head of the City, whereas the Mayor acts as a member of the City Council, but has no veto power.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Municode Library |url=https://library.municode.com/mo/maplewood/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH2AD_ARTIIIOFEM_DIV1GE |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=library.municode.com}}</ref>

== Transportation ==

=== Public transportation ===

Maplewood is served by the [[Blue Line (St. Louis MetroLink)|Blue Line]] of the St. Louis region's [[MetroLink (St. Louis)|MetroLink]] [[light rail]] system. The city has two stations, [[Maplewood–Manchester station|Maplewood-Manchester]] and [[Sunnen station|Sunnen]]. Metro Transit also operates the Maplewood Transit Center located on Manchester Road. It connects the Maplewood-Manchester light rail station with [[MetroBus (St. Louis)|MetroBus]] routes and [[paratransit]] services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=System Maps |url=https://www.metrostlouis.org/system-maps/ |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=Metro Transit – Saint Louis |language=en}}</ref>

=== Major roads and highways ===
Major arterial routes in Maplewood include Big Bend Boulevard, Hanley Road, and Manchester Road. Hanley Road turns into Laclede Station Road just before entering Shrewsbury to the south while [[Interstate 44 in Missouri|Interstate 44]] passes Maplewood just south of the city limits near Deer Creek.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}

==Schools==
Public education in Maplewood is administered by the [[Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District]], which operates [[Maplewood Richmond Heights High School]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mrhschools.net | title=Homepage | publisher=Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District | access-date=4 June 2019}}</ref>

Maplewood has a lending library, the Maplewood Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610012728/http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=10 June 2017 | title=Missouri Public Libraries | publisher=PublicLibraries.com | access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref>

==Notable people==
*[[Mark Christman]], baseball player
*[[Paul Christman]], Pro football
*[[Ray Kennedy (pianist)|Ray Kennedy]], jazz pianist
*[[Pee Wee Russell]], jazz musician, was born in Maplewood
*[[Tershawn Wharton]], Defensive Tackle for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]

==See also==
* [[1939 St. Louis smog]], an example of what levels pollution could rise to in nearby St. Louis
* [[Schlafly Bottleworks]], Maplewood branch of the [[Saint Louis Brewery]] and a restaurant

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Maplewood, Missouri}}
*[http://www.cityofmaplewood.com/ City of Maplewood official website]
*[http://www.maplewood-chamber.com/ Maplewood Chamber of Commerce]

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