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St. Charles

Iowa · 640 residents · 0.621 sq mi
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St. Charles is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
640
+3%since 2000
from 619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,031 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+14%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4805987178359541990201020202024St. Charles
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,083
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,754
+70%since 2000
from $18,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(590)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(34)
Diversity Score
5
+165%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+93%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Charles, Iowa?

St. Charles, Iowa has about 640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Charles, Iowa earns about $77,083 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 $156,900, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in St. Charles, Iowa?

About 13.2% 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 6.2% of people in St. Charles, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Charles, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Charles, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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