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Wentzville, MO

Wentzville is an exurb of St. Louis that is located in western St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2023 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a total population of 47,497, making it the 15th largest city in Missouri. Wentzville has been the fastest growing city in Missouri, by percentage population increase, for two consecutive decades from 2000 to 2020. Wentzville is host to the St. Charles County Fair and the St. Louis Renaissance Festival, which are held at Rotary Park.

Wentzville was laid out in 1855. The community is named for Erasmus Livingston Wentz, who was the chief engineer of the Northern Missouri Railroad. A post office called Wentzville has been in operation since 1859.

Wentzville is the location of the first Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the United States. It began as a tree of lights to help raise money in 1967 to send gifts to active servicemen but later evolved by 1984 to a carved eagle atop a pillar of granite. It has become a regular stop in the national "Run for the Wall" trip for veterans.

Musician George Thorogood wrote the song "Back to Wentzville", the first track of his 1982 album Bad to the Bone, for rock pioneer Chuck Berry who had a home in the area. The Wentzville Tobacco Company Factory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. One of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the 2021 Kabul airport attack was from Wentzville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.98 square miles (51.75 km2), of which 19.96 square miles (51.70 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.

The 2020 United States census counted 44,372 people, 13,458 households, and 10,406 families in Wentzville. The population density was 2,120.0 per square mile (818.7/km2). There were 14,004 housing units at an average density of 669.1 per square mile (258.4/km2). The racial makeup was 84.92% (37,681) white, 5.86% (2,600) black or African-American, 0.23% (104) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.49% (663) Asian, 0.03% (12) Pacific Islander, 1.01% (450) from other races, and 6.45% (2,862) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.9% (1,154) of the population.

Wentzville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The healthcare sector is robust, with facilities like SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville providing essential medical services to residents. Club Fitness, Emerge Fitness Training, Planet Fitness, and CrossFit 70 provide extensive gym facilities and fitness classes for all levels. Wentzville Parks and Recreation provides numerous outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and sports programs, promoting an active lifestyle. Detox Yoga Studios offers yoga classes to help detoxify the body and improve flexibility.

Top sites in Wentzville, MO are Quail Ridge Park, Splash Station Aquatic Center, Wacky Warriors Paintball (West), and Wentzville Ice Arena.

Population: 48,646 (2024). ZIP code: 63385. Area code: 636. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Area: 20.94 sq mi (54.24 km2).

FAQs

What is the racial makeup of Wentzville, Missouri?

Wentzville, MO is home to a population of 44.6k people, of which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.15% of Wentzville, MO residents were born outside of the country (957 people). In 2022, there were 14.7 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (38.6k people) in Wentzville, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.11k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Wentzville, MO?

The crime rate in Wentzville is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 15 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Wentzville is 1 in 67. Based on FBI crime data, Wentzville is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Missouri, Wentzville has a crime rate that is higher than 63% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Wentzville, MO a good place to live?

Wentzville is in St. Charles County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Wentzville offers residents a rural feel; most residents own their homes. In Wentzville, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Wentzville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Wentzville are highly rated.

Sources

City of Wentzville

Wikipedia

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

Niche

Quail Ridge Park

Splash Station Aquatic Center

Wacky Warriors Paintball (West)

Wentzville Ice Arena

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville

Club Fitness

Emerge Fitness Training

Planet Fitness

CrossFit 70

Wentzville Parks and Recreation

Detox Yoga Studios

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