Missouri's 5th Senate district explained

State:Missouri
District:5
Chamber:Senate
Representative:Steven Roberts
Party:Democratic
Residence:St. Louis
Percent White:30
Percent Hispanic:4
Percent Black:60
Percent Asian:3
Population:180,113[1]
Population Year:2022
Percent Other Race:3

Missouri's 5th Senatorial District is one of 34 districts in the Missouri Senate. The district has been represented by Democrat Steven Roberts since 2021.[2] [3]

Geography

The district encompasses about two-thirds of St. Louis city limits, with the excluded portion (stretching from Forest Park down to Princeton Heights) lying within the neighboring 4th district.[4] Even so, the district does include the entire coastline of the Mississippi River along St. Louis. The district is also home to the Gateway Arch, the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, Washington University, and the Old Courthouse of the Dred Scott decision.

Election Results (1996-2020)

2020

Notes and References

  1. https://censusreporter.org/profiles/61000US29005-missouri-state-senate-district-5-mo/ U.S. Census Bureau (2022)
  2. Web site: Senator Steven Roberts. Missouri Senate.
  3. Web site: Rep. Steve Roberts won election to the Senate in District 5. The St. Louis American. November 18, 2020 .
  4. Web site: Map of Senate District 5. Missouri Senate.