Jennings, Missouri 2025

Jennings, Missouri, is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,630.

Jennings is located at 38°42′28″N 90°18′25″W (38.707855, -90.306987).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.86 square miles, all land.

Jennings is located in the northwestern part of the St. Louis metropolitan area.

The ethnic makeup is predominantly African American and white; the mayor and some city officials are African Americans.

Jennings has a dense population, with a median age of 32, six years younger than the national average.

Jennings has seen a major increase in Hispanic people, from 1% of the population in 1990 to 30% today.

Jennings is known for its festive community celebrations and family-oriented events.

In the summer, the city sponsors weekly outdoor concerts.

In its early days, Jennings was a rural area with farming and orchards. Some historic farmhouses still exist, such as the Oslar Denker House, now used as a museum.

Jennings has an average household size of 2.47, with 35% of households having children.

There are more women than men, with 53% female and 47% male.

The city's per capita income was $20,897, and the median household income was $43,681.

Males had a median income of $40,172 versus $33,038 for females.

Jennings has a variety of restaurants and shops, and its neighborhoods include ranch-style homes and apartment complexes.

The city has several public parks with playground equipment, basketball courts, and walking paths.

Jennings has a historic main street with a few stores and restaurants and a weekly farmers' market.

Jennings has historical sites such as the Dr. H George DeBakey Museum and a satellite campus of St. Louis Community College.

Jennings is close to St. Louis city and its attractions.

Jennings has 156 acres of parkland, including an outdoor water park. Several annual events take place, including summer concerts and festivals.

The city has a police department, and officer Kevin Johnson has taken the oath of office.

Gere len Williams is the fire marshall

Larry K. Neumann serves as the city administrator.

The city clerk is Brandy Shelby.

Jennings has three elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.

Jennings is part of the Special School District of St. Louis County and the Jennings School District.

Jennings has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters and moderate precipitation throughout the year.

Jennings falls within the 63136 and 63121 zip codes.

Jennings is served by nearby Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Jennings has local newspapers such as the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and weeklies, and it is part of the St. Louis media market.

Jennings is part of the 3rd Congressional District of Missouri, represented by a Democrat, Emanuel Cleaver, II.

Jennings has a low violent crime rate, with 2.54 per 1,000 residents, below the national average of 3.8.

The city of Jennings is in the process of revitalization.

There are several Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, and non-denominational churches in Jennings.

Jennings has a Social Security Office.

Jennings is governed by a mayor-council form of government. The current mayor is, Tracey M. Miller.

Jennings has the Great Mississippi River Bridge.