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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Charles City

Iowa · 7,878 residents · 6.124 sq mi
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Charles City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,003. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $35,700. With a median age of 39.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,878
+1%vs 2000
vs 7,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,286 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
39.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,003
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,568 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,073
−34%vs 2000
vs $16,659 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.0%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$255
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $349 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.0% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(7,492)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(166)
Asian0.6%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(611)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(7,836)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(86)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0.5%(36)
Diversity Score4%(313)
Diversity Score
4
−49%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.3%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charles City, Iowa?

Charles City, Iowa has about 7,878 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Charles City, Iowa?

The typical household in Charles City, Iowa earns about $21,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charles City, Iowa expensive?

In Charles City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Charles City, Iowa?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Charles City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charles City, Iowa?

About 14.0% of people in Charles City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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