State
Land Area (mi²)
34.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,530.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.57%
Growth Since 2010
3.93%
World Population Review
St. Charles, Illinois Population 2021
52,931
St. Charles is a city located in Illinois. St. Charles has a 2020 population of 52,931. St. Charles is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 3.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 50,928 in 2010. St. Charles reached it's highest population of 52,931 in 2021.
The average household income in St. Charles is $138,644 with a poverty rate of 4.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,286 per month, and the median house value is $321,500. The median age in St. Charles is 41.4 years, 40 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
St. Charles Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Charles was:
- White: 87.33%
- Other race: 4.00%
- Asian: 3.80%
- Black or African American: 2.36%
- Two or more races: 2.13%
- Native American: 0.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of St. Charles, Illinois is 52,931 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 52,034.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 50,928.
St. Charles, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,228 | 87.33% |
| Some Other Race | 2,072 | 4.00% |
| Asian | 1,967 | 3.80% |
| Black or African American | 1,222 | 2.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1,103 | 2.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 181 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.03% |
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St. Charles Population by Race
St. Charles Population Pyramid $2021
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St. Charles Population by Age
St. Charles Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,639 | 2.72 | 78.4 |
| Married | 11,627 | 3.22 | 90.8 |
| Non Family | 4,763 | 1.15 | 56.2 |
| Female | 1,611 | 3.4 | 58.8 |
| Male | 638 | 3.57 | 69.1 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
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St. Charles Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 825 | 2.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 798 | 2.27% |
| High School Graduate | 6,002 | 17.09% |
| Some College | 7,771 | 22.13% |
| Associates Degree | 2,622 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,729 | 30.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,371 | 18.14% |
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St. Charles Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
St. Charles Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,792 | 28,998 | 15,279 |
| Hispanic | 2,639 | 1,995 | 534 |
| Asian | 1,436 | 1,290 | 922 |
| Other Race | 1,031 | 533 | 77 |
| Black | 802 | 779 | 211 |
| 2+ Races | 592 | 576 | 166 |
| Native American | 112 | 112 | 12 |
| Islander | 16 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.21%.
St. Charles Educational Attainment by Race
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$59,627
Average Earnings
$80,121
Average Male
$39,645
Average Female
St. Charles Earnings by Educational Attainment
St. Charles Language by Age
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St. Charles Language
86.85% of St. Charles residents speak only English, while 13.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.23% of the population.
St. Charles Language
St. Charles Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,317 | 1,558 | 3.68% |
| Hispanic | 4,712 | 386 | 8.19% |
| Other | 1,989 | 268 | 13.47% |
| Black | 955 | 128 | 13.40% |
| Multiple | 1,032 | 55 | 5.33% |
| Asian | 1,947 | 31 | 1.59% |
| Native | 165 | 16 | 9.70% |
4.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.15%
Male Poverty Rate
5.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. Charles
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Charles is Other, with 13.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Charles is Asian, with 1.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.32%.
St. Charles Poverty
St. Charles Poverty Rate by Education
St. Charles Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
Female Marriage Rate
St. Charles Married by Age and Sex
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St. Charles Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
St. Charles Marital Status by Race
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St. Charles Marital Status
St. Charles Veterans by War
St. Charles Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,243 | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 2.08% |
| Black | 55 | 6.07% |
| Other Race | 18 | 1.40% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 0.99% |
St. Charles Veterans by Race
St. Charles Veterans by Education
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2.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
St. Charles Veterans by Education
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67.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
St. Charles Employment by Age
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St. Charles Employment by Race
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St. Charles Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.59%
Native Born
8.41%
Foreign Born
3.67%
Non Citizen
4.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.59% of St. Charles residents were born in the United States, with 71.33% having been born in Illinois. 3.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
St. Charles Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,931 | 299 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 52,632 | 299 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 52,333 | 299 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 52,034 | 570 | 1.11% |
| 2017 | 51,464 | -64 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 51,528 | -11 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 51,539 | 118 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 51,421 | 167 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 51,254 | 22 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 51,232 | 89 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 51,143 | 215 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 50,928 | 0.00% |