Ferguson, Missouri
Ferguson is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Per the 2020 census, the population was 18,527, and predominantly black.
Ferguson, Missouri | |
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| City of Ferguson | |
Ferguson's Church Street in 2012, the Wildwood House in 2012, the Ferguson Municipal Library in 2014, and the Ferguson City Hall in 2012. | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Etymology: William B. Ferguson | |
| Nickname: "Community of Choice" | |
| Motto: "Proud Past. Promising Future!" | |
Location within St. Louis County (left) and Missouri (right) | |
| Coordinates: 38°44′56″N 90°17′42″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Incorporated | 1894 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ella Jones (D) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.18 sq mi (16.00 km2) |
| • Land | 6.17 sq mi (15.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 18,527 |
| • Density | 3,003.24/sq mi (1,159.55/km2) |
| Demonym | Fergusonian |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 63135 |
| Area code | 314 |
| FIPS code | 29-23986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394760 |
| Website | City of Ferguson |
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