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St. Charles

Arkansas · 207 residents · 0.887 sq mi
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St. Charles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,977. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,700. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
−21%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+3%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1461982503023541990201020202024St. Charles
2024250
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,977
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,039
+56%since 2000
from $13,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,700
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+20%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(254)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(194)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(3)
Diversity Score8.6%(18)
Diversity Score
9
+124%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
39.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Charles, Arkansas?

St. Charles, Arkansas has about 207 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Charles, Arkansas?

The typical household in St. Charles, Arkansas earns about $53,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Charles, Arkansas expensive?

In St. Charles, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $95,700.

How educated are people in St. Charles, Arkansas?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in St. Charles, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Charles, Arkansas?

About 5.6% of people in St. Charles, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Charles, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Charles, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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