State
County
Land Area (mi²)
24.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,879.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.31%
Growth Since 2010
8.63%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
St. Charles is a city located in St. Charles County Missouri. With a 2020 population of 71,470, it is the 9th largest city in Missouri and the 519th largest city in the United States . St. Charles is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 8.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,794 in 2010. St. Charles reached it's highest population of 71,470 in 2021. Spanning over 25 miles, St. Charles has a population density of 2,880 people per square mile.
The average household income in St. Charles is $88,004 with a poverty rate of 8.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $985 per month, and the median house value is $200,400. The median age in St. Charles is 36.9 years, 37 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Charles was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,672 | 85.04% |
| Black or African American | 4,706 | 6.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2,439 | 3.48% |
| Asian | 2,267 | 3.23% |
| Some Other Race | 938 | 1.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 132 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.02% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,343 | 2.24 | 64.7 |
| Married | 13,111 | 2.93 | 83.9 |
| Non Family | 11,869 | 1.24 | 47.9 |
| Female | 2,395 | 3.04 | 48.6 |
| Male | 968 | 3.07 | 49.9 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 903 | 1.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,199 | 4.62% |
| High School Graduate | 11,759 | 24.69% |
| Some College | 10,819 | 22.72% |
| Associates Degree | 4,207 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,853 | 22.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,886 | 14.46% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,313 | 37,941 | 14,656 |
| Black | 3,025 | 2,855 | 1,163 |
| Hispanic | 1,679 | 1,362 | 511 |
| Asian | 1,460 | 1,345 | 1,024 |
| 2+ Races | 1,114 | 1,043 | 372 |
| Other Race | 471 | 248 | 46 |
| Native American | 97 | 87 | 46 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.14%.
$45,252
Average Earnings
$51,621
Average Male
$38,954
Average Female
91.87% of St. Charles residents speak only English, while 8.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.61% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51,858 | 3,501 | 6.75% |
| Black | 4,140 | 617 | 14.90% |
| Hispanic | 3,106 | 484 | 15.58% |
| Multiple | 2,397 | 390 | 16.27% |
| Other | 823 | 91 | 11.06% |
| Asian | 2,021 | 90 | 4.45% |
| Native | 131 | 35 | 26.72% |
8.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.81%
Male Poverty Rate
10.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Charles is Native, with 26.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Charles is Asian, with 4.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.14%.
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,068 | 8.11% |
| Black | 277 | 7.30% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 4.24% |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 7.23% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.57% |
| Other Race | 20 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 10 | 7.63% |
2.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
68%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
93.55%
Native Born
6.45%
Foreign Born
3.95%
Non Citizen
2.50%
Naturalized
93.55% of St. Charles residents were born in the United States, with 64.89% having been born in Missouri. 3.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71,470 | 221 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 71,249 | 221 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 71,028 | 221 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 70,807 | 417 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 70,390 | 988 | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 69,402 | 282 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 69,120 | 552 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 68,568 | 417 | 0.61% |
| 2013 | 68,151 | 1,165 | 1.74% |
| 2012 | 66,986 | 353 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 66,633 | 237 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 66,396 | 6,075 | 0.96% |
| 2000 | 60,321 | 5,766 | 1.01% |
| 1990 | 54,555 | 17,176 | 3.85% |
| 1980 | 37,379 | 5,545 | 1.62% |
| 1970 | 31,834 | 10,645 | 4.15% |
| 1960 | 21,189 | 6,875 | 4.00% |
| 1950 | 14,314 | 3,511 | 2.85% |
| 1940 | 10,803 | 312 | 0.29% |
| 1930 | 10,491 | 1,988 | 2.12% |
| 1920 | 8,503 | -934 | -1.04% |
| 1910 | 9,437 | 1,455 | 1.69% |
| 1900 | 7,982 | 1,821 | 2.62% |
| 1890 | 6,161 | 1,147 | 2.08% |
| 1880 | 5,014 | -556 | -1.05% |
| 1870 | 5,570 | 2,331 | 5.57% |
| 1860 | 3,239 | 0.00% |