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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

St. Charles

Iowa · 519 residents · 0.621 sq mi
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St. Charles has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,268. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

519
−16%vs 2000
vs 619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
836 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4805987178359541990201020202024St. Charles
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,268
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,333 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,511
−44%vs 2000
vs $18,708 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.2%
+12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$267
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $413 in 2000
US average: $450
67.4%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.5% in 2000
32.6% rent
1.7
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(614)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(12)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(15)
3
+42%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.3%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in St. Charles, Iowa?

St. Charles, Iowa has about 519 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in St. Charles, Iowa earns about $25,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Charles, Iowa expensive?

In St. Charles, Iowa, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in St. Charles, Iowa?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in St. Charles, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.2% of people in St. Charles, 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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