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Charles City

County:
Floyd County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.124
State:
Iowa

Charles City is a city located in Floyd County, Iowa. Charles City has a 2026 population of 6,931. It is also the county seat of Floyd County. Charles City is currently declining at a rate of -1.07% annually and its population has decreased by -6.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,381 in 2020.

The median household income in Charles City is $59,180 with a poverty rate of 13.32%. The median age in Charles City is 42 years: 39.8 years for males, and 47.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males.

6.9K
Total Population
1,132
Density (mi²)
-75 -1.07%
Growth

Charles City Population

Charles City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,931-75-1.07%
20257,006-75-1.06%
20247,081-123-1.71%
20237,204-27-0.37%
20227,231-82-1.12%
20217,313-86-1.16%
20207,381761.04%
20197,305-88-1.19%
20187,393-5-0.07%
20177,398-57-0.76%
20167,455110.15%
20157,444-46-0.61%
20147,490-11-0.15%
20137,501-30-0.4%
20127,531-23-0.3%
20117,554-105-1.37%
20107,65970.09%
20007,812-66-0.84%
19907,878-900-10.25%
19808,778-490-5.29%
19709,268-696-6.99%
19609,964-345-3.35%
195010,3091,62818.75%
19408,6816427.99%
19308,0396899.37%
19207,3501,45824.75%
19105,8921,66539.39%
19004,2271,42550.86%
18902,80200%

Median Age

Overall: 42 years
Female: 47.8 years
Male: 39.8 years

Charles City Adults

There are 5,637 adults, (1,702 of whom are seniors) in Charles City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,718 (51.4%)
Male: 3,514 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Charles City includes 87.68% White, 3.24% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,34187.68%
Two or more races4856.71%
Asian2343.24%
Black or African American1452%
Other race170.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander100.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2513.47%
White1512.09%
Other race170.24%
Black or African American40.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,19085.59%
Two or more races2343.24%
Asian2343.24%
Black or African American1411.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander100.14%

Charles City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Charles City 's average per capita income is $42,300. Household income levels show a median of $59,180. The poverty rate stands at 13.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$91,129-
Families$80,417$85,241
Households$59,180$65,875
Non Families$29,803$41,421

$42,300

Average Income

$59,180

Median Household Income

13.32%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)